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24 April 2008

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program Update. Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program. 24 April 2008 . SAPR Program Overview. Agenda. Policy – Oversight - Implementation Training and Awareness Command – SAPR Program Implementation Reporting Program Assessment

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24 April 2008

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  1. Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program Update Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program 24 April 2008

  2. SAPR Program Overview Agenda • Policy – Oversight - Implementation • Training and Awareness • Command – SAPR Program Implementation • Reporting • Program Assessment • SAPR Program Initiatives

  3. Policy – Oversight - Implementation Legislation Impacting SAPR Program • FY05 NDAA, Sec 527 SECDEF is required to conduct annual surveys on sexual assault and harassment at the Military Service Academies. Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) conducts the annual Service Academy Gender Relations Survey • FY05 NDAA - Oct 04 – H.R. 4200 became Public Law 108-375: Section 577 requires Services to prescribe regulations, or modify current regulations, on the policies and procedures on the prevention of and response to sexual assaults involving members of the Armed Forces, and to submit an annual report. • FY06 - H.R. 3402 bill became Public Law No: 109-162 H.R. 3402[109]: Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 – NOTE: New UCMJ Sexual Assault Definition effective 1 OCT 07 • FY06 NDAA - HR1815 - Section 596 (improvement to the Department of Defense Capacity to Respond to Sexual Assault Affecting Members of the Armed Forces) of the NDAA for FY 2006 (Public Law 108-163) • FY07 NDAA - HR 5122 - Sexual Assault: • Sec 532. Revision And Clarification Of Requirements With Respect To Surveys And Reports Concerning Sexual Harassment And Sexual Violence At The Service Academies • Sec. 583. Inclusion In Annual Department Of Defense Report On Sexual Assaults Of Information On Results Of Disciplinary Actions. • Sec. 701. TRICARE Coverage For Forensic Examination Following Sexual Assault Or Domestic Violence.

  4. Policy – Oversight - Implementation DoD SAPR Program Policy and Program Implementation Oversight Secretary of Defense Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD-P&R) Deputy USD for Plans DoD Sexual Assault Prevention And Response Office (SAPRO)

  5. Policy – Oversight - Implementation FY04: DoD & DA Task Force Reports Originally 239 Actions: 11 Actions remain open - Create a policy and training. - Establish SAPR program - Establish a system for documentation, program assessment, reporting, and program improvement

  6. 1. Definition of Sexual Assault 2. Confidentiality (Restricted/Unrestricted) 3. Commander Checklist 4. Response Capability for Sexual Assault 5. Increased Victim Support 6. Collaboration with Civilian Authorities for Sexual Assault Victim Support 7. Training Standards for Service Members 8. Training Standards for Response Groups 9. Training Standards for Pre-Deployment Information on Sexual Assault and Response 10. Collateral Misconduct 11. Administrative Separations 12. Data Call 13. Essential Training Tasks for a Sexual Assault Response Capability 14. Sexual Assault Evidence Collection and Preservation Under Restricted Reporting Policy – Oversight - Implementation Overview of DoD Policy – Directive Type Memorandums (DTMs) NOV 04 – Jun 05 DoD Instruction 6495.02 – SAPR Program Note: Supports DoD Directive 6495.01 – SAPR Program (Jun 06)

  7. Army Policy Proponent: G1 (Army Personnel) Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program Program Applicable to Soldiers Only (Restricted Reporting Limited to Soldiers in Active Status) AR 600-20 (Army Command Policy) Chapter 8 (SAPR Program) – Released FEB 06 Revised AR 600-20, Chapter 8: Pub. 18 Mar 08 – Eff. 18 Apr. 08 SAPR Program Supporting DA Policy: MEDCOM Reg. 40-36 Medical Facility Management of Sexual Assault (23 DEC 04) AR 27-10 Military Justice (Nov 05) AR 195-5 Evidence Procedures (Nov 05) AR 190-45 Law Enforcement Reporting (Feb 06) AR 350-1 Training and Leader Development (Jan 06) Policy – Oversight - Implementation

  8. Changing Article 120 of UCMJ – 1 Oct 07 Manual for Courts-Martial, United States (2008) • As 1 Oct 07: • Max. Punishment under Article 120: • Death • 30 yrs. + DD • 20 yrs. + DD • 7 yrs. + DD • 5 yrs. + DD • 5 yrs. + DD • 1 yr. + DD • 1 yr. + DD • Prior to 1 Oct 07: • Max. Punishment under Article 120: • Death • 5 yrs. + DD • 5 yrs. + DD • 5 yrs. + DD • 1 yr. + DD • Offenses under Article 120: • Rape • Aggravated Sexual Assault (new) • Aggravated Sexual Contact (new) • Abusive Sexual Contact (new)* • Indecent Assault under Article 134* • Indecent Act (was Art 134/not SAPR)** • Forcible Pandering (was Art 134/not SAPR)** • Wrongful Sexual Contact (new)* • Indecent Exposure (was Art 134/not SAPR)** * Indecent Assault no longer exists under Article 134. As of 1 Oct 07, under Article 120, Abusive Sexual Contact and Wrongful Sexual Contact now contain previous charges listed under Indecent Assault. ** New Article 120 charges which are NOT applicable to the SAPR Program

  9. Training and Awareness TRADOC Proponent for SAPR Training: Soldier Support Institute (SSI) • Institutional Training Support Package (TSP): • Unit Training TSP: Unit Refresher Training – (annualUnit Refresher/Pre- & Post-deployment) - Maintain the Army's SAPR Program • Senior Leader SAPRInteractive Multimedia Instruction (IMI): Senior Leaderand Intermediate Level Education - Supervise/Enforce the Army’s SAPR Program • SAPR Training Video: Many Faces of Sexual Assault – For use with TSPs 1- 6

  10. Training and Awareness SSI Developed SAPR Training Senior Leader SAPR IMI • Senior Leader SAPR Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI)(CD 12-22) (Sep 06) – Target:: U. S. Army Senior Leaders • Scope: Provides the Senior Leader with the Knowledge, Awareness, and Prevention Techniques Regarding Sexual Assault That They Can Apply to Their Daily Leadership Responsibilities, and Personal Lives. • NOTE: TRADOC Authorized the IMI alternative training method in lieu of Intermediate and Senior Level Instructor-Lead SAPR TSP Course at times when TSP did not fit into the training schedule.

  11. Additional Training • Commanders: • Initial Training – TRADOC Institutional School House - PME • Command Specific Training – Within 45 days of Assumption of Command • Pre- and Post- Deployment: • CONUS Replacement Centers (CRC) – Currently Utilizing Awareness TSP, however TRADOC is Developing a New Specific CRC – Instructor Lead TSP • Commanders and All Soldiers are Required to Receive Pre- and Post-Deployment Training • Requirement Currently Under Deployment Cycle Support (DCS) Directive: Mandatory Commander’s Pre- and Post-Deployment Checklist

  12. Training and Awareness National Guard Bureau Training Program • NGB video - “Sexual Assault: Staying on Guard” - initial SAPR training and can be used to meet an annual refresher training requirement if new training has not been provided by NGB • CD contains a 36-minute video,a resource list, and reporting option handouts from the NGB Joint Forces SAPR Program • The video provides viewers with a clear understanding of sexual assault, myths and facts regarding sexual assault, prevention and response policies, Soldier (victim) status (Title 10 versus Title 32) implications, and an appreciation of leadership’s total commitment to this program. • NGB receives SAPR training in all TRADOC institutional training

  13. Training and Awareness First Responder Training Materials Initial and Annual Refresher Training Required • Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC): • Sexual Assault Investigation TSP (USAMPS) • Chaplain Leader TSP (Chaplain Sch) • Pastoral Counseling Protocol for Victims of Sexual Assault TSP (Chaplain Sch) • Military Justice Managers Course (JAG Legal Center and Sch) • Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Command (F&MWRC): • Developed virtual training for newly hired Installation Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARC) package: • Eight-hour Initial SARC Training CD-Rom • New SARC Orientation Resource Guide CD-Rom • Virtual SARC Training is interim solution for newly hired SARCs until required in-person initial SARC training is conducted. • Developed Deployable SARCs, Unit Victim Advocate (UVA) and Installation Victim Advocates (IVA) TSPs MEDCOM: Video Development: Caring For Victims Of Sexual Assault and MEDCOM AKO Knowledge Center NGB: SARC Training Conferences and Video/CD Development (Victim Advocate (VA) Training) USAR: SARC Training Conference

  14. Training and Awareness SAPR Program Awareness Efforts • Command Support and Actions • SAPR Program Web Site – www.sexualassault.army.mil • SAPR Program Public Affairs Guidance • OCPA assisted with Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) content (articles, info papers, Public Service Announcements (PSAs) and press releases) for ARNEWS, Stand-to, SALP, CSA Sends Message and dissemination to civilian press corps related to recognition of SAAM and related events • Leadership Program Emphasis (SA, CSA & SMA SAPR Proclamation; CSA PSA; OCPA video includes VCSA and SMA SAPR program endorsements) • Program marketing and promotional materials • OCPA SAPR Awareness video, approved by SA on 6 Aug for dissemination down to battalion commander level and to first responders for usage and as a complement to the current training videos/support materials. • 4 - AKO Knowledge Centers (Army SAPR GOSC/COC, Army SAPRO, Army SAPR -CENTCOM – Theater, and Army First Responder)

  15. http://www.sexualassault.army.mil Installation SARC Roster Training Support Packages Policy Documents Commanders’ Resources Media Articles Events FAQs Training and Awareness Army SAPR Program Website

  16. Training and Awareness Combat Readiness Center (CRC) Program Awareness and Risk Management Products • Integrated SAPR training into the Commander’s Safety Course and in FM 5-19 (FM 100-14) Composite Risk Management (Jul 06) • Created a Sexual Assault Prevention web page providing Commanders information on how to use Composite Risk Management (CRM) to conduct a comprehensive risk assessment and take appropriate steps to prevent or eliminate the risk of sexual assault within their command • Incorporated Sexual Assault Prevention in Jan 06 CRC Magazine issue

  17. Command – SAPR Program Implementation • Senior Mission Commanders/Installation Commanders - Responsible for SAPR Program: • Execution of Command prevention efforts and sexual assault responsive team support both in garrison and in a deployed environment • Available 24 hours per day/7 days per week • Establish an active Monthly Sexual Assault Review Board (SARB) to review cases to ensure victims receive request assistance and assess/improve program execution requirements. • Establish Command Program Support Team who have successfully completed First Responder Training: • Subordinate Commanders/Senior NCO’s • Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARC (advocacy) or Deployable SARC • Medical Sexual Assault Care Coordinators/Care Providers • Judge Advocate General Prosecution Attorneys • Provost Marshal • Criminal Investigation Division • Chaplains • Ensure all personnel receive required SAPR training (annual, pre- and post-deployment, First Responder )

  18. Command – SAPR Program Implementation Sexual Assault Review Board – Garrison/Theater Held Monthly to Review Cases, Processes, & Procedures

  19. Command – SAPR Program Implementation Commanders’ Program – Active Component: Installation Based

  20. Command – SAPR Program Implementation RC and Geographically Dispersed Units DoD SAPRO DoD Strategic Policy Level: Army Strategic Policy Level Army Advocacy Proponent – Policy Input Geographically Dispersed Units RC (NGB and USAR) and USAAC Army G1 NGB USAR TRADOC USAAC USAREC/USACC BDE (SARC) BN (UVA) Operational Level Tactical Level - Front Line Regional Reserve Cmds (SARC) Reserve Centers (UVA) States/Territories (Joint Force HQ SARC) Armories (UVA)

  21. ASCC Command – SAPR Program Implementation AC and RC - Deployed Environment SAPR Policy and Program Implementation Combatant Commander Army G-1 SAPRO • SAPR Program Deployment Training Materials: • Units conduct Pre- and Post-deployment SAPR training • Installation SARC provide DSARC/UVA Training prior to deployment • USNG Conducts NGB SARC/DSARC Training • USAR Conducts SARC/DSARC Training • Chaplain/JAG/MEDCOM SAPR 1st Responders thru DA Proponent • CID/MP receive SAPR training thru US Army Military Police School (USAMPS) • Army • Theater • DSARC • MNC-I • Afghan. • Kuwait/ • Qatar Senior Mission Commander CMD/BDE/BN Deployable SARC Unit Victim Advocate Victim

  22. Command – SAPR Program Implementation DSARC Warm Hand-Off of Victim Advocacy Support to Gaining SARC DSARC Installation SARC USAR SARC - RRC NGB – JFHQ SARC DSARC Victim Follow-on Advocacy Support • Obtains victim’s consent prior to assigning a new SARC • Reassures victim of continued advocacy support • Contacts new SARC and briefs him/her on the case • Requests victims permission to follow-up with him/her to ensure smooth transition • Ensures appropriate documentation and reporting of transfer • Re-deployment of victim to Mob site or home station may require continued medical treatment

  23. Reporting and Program Assessment

  24. Reporting and Program Assessment Program Reporting and Assessment • G-1 SAPR Office produces the following sexual assault reports: • DoD SAPRO and J-1: Monthly CENTCOM report statistics and StratCom only • DCS, G-1: Monthly CENTCOM Smart Book report – statistic and analysis • DoD SAPRO: Quarterly Army-wide report – statistics and StratCom only • SecArmy: Quarterly Army-wide report with statistics and analysis • Congress, SecDef, SecArmy: Annual Army-wide Report – analysis, annual assessment, case dispositions, statistics, and StratCom • Senior Mission Commanders and/or Installation Commands hold monthly Sexual Assault Review Boards to review the command’s sexual assault case management and assessment operational processes to address issue and implement program improvements. • As required, SARB members include installation or Deployable SARCs and medical, investigative, legal, law enforcement, and unit commanders

  25. Reporting and Program Assessment Sexual Assault Data Management System (SADMS) SADMS complements the SAPR Program by facilitating an integrated approach to case management, data analysis, and program assessment (CID)

  26. Reporting and Program Assessment SADMS Enterprise Structure

  27. Future Program Requirements • AR 600-20 Rapid Revision – Requirements – Effective 18 Apr 08: • Commands must conduct an annual program assessment – provide results to HQDA • Special Court-Martial Convening Authority or General Court-Martial Convening Authority - review all administrative separation actions involving victims of sexual assault • New procedures for Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE), Collection, and Preservation of Evidence under Restricted Reporting • Way Ahead: • SAPR Phase II Action Plan – 128 Actions based on DCS, G-1 guidance, DAIG program inspection findings/recommendations, congressional and DoD oversight requirements, & lessons learned – Currently coordinating with ARSTAF/Commands • OCONUS Sex Offender Registry – Policy and Action Plan • DoD Program Policy/Execution Standards • Congressional Report Actions: • Government Accounting Office Program Review • DoD IG Evaluation • Per legislative requirement in FY06 NDAA, the Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services (DTF-SAMS) will visit Army installations beginning in third quarter FY07 to assess DoD/Service SAPR Program implementation. • DoD SAPRO Assessment of Services’ SAPR Programs17

  28. SAPR Program Initiatives Draft SAPR Phase II Action Plan – GOSC Program Review Strategy • SAPR Phase II Action Plan – 128* Actions based on: • Recommendations from SAPR Program Review GOSC • Lessons learned from CONUS, OCONUS, and deployed units • Improved data analysis capabilities • National Best Practices • Recommendations from the DAIG SAPR Program Inspection • FY08: SAPR Prevention Campaign Plan – Phase I & II: Implementation • *Note: 128 Actions address more than one Pillar Focus Area ( Increased actions & Increased total since 2 May 08 initial GOSC)

  29. Sexual Assault Prevention Initiatives Prevention Campaign • Sexual Assault Prevention Strategy • Strategy includes Army Values, Warrior Ethos, utilizes primary prevention messaging, and the expectation for Commander’s and Soldier’s actions. • Target Audience: • Primary: 18-24 year olds (Majority of Soldier Victims/Offenders) • Secondary: Commanders, 1SGs and other Military and Civilian Leaders • Logic of Campaign: • Foster Respect within Army Communities • Increase Primary Prevention – Soldiers Bystander Intervention Actions • Create Positive Social Norms/Relationships – Personal Behavior: Peer-to-Peer Culture - where Soldiers are willing to: • Stand-up and take action to prevent assault • Live the Army Values • Address negative command climates attitudes/behaviors • Hold fellow Soldiers accountable for actions

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