SAAM 2013

1. SAAM 2013 This year we want every command to feel empowered to approach Sexual Assault Awareness Month in their own way with events and activities. Should you decide or need to use a “training” approach, use these basic slides as a conversation starter after watching each week’s introductory video. SAPR-L and SAPR-F have provided you a wealth of knowledge from which you can now have educated discussions and define your command’s way forward as we all work together to eradicate sexual assault from our Navy.

2. Courage to Intervene • Approximately 2/3 of rapes are committed by someone known to the victim: 78% of sexual assaults are perpetrated by a non-stranger; 38% of rapists are a friend or acquaintance of the victim; 28% are an intimate partner; 6% are a relative. (SOURCE: U.S. Department of Justice, Female Victims of Sexual Violence, 1994-2010)) • Most frequently used as a predatory drug, alcohol is present in many of the sexual assault cases. • Bystander Intervention training is a piece of a larger strategy addressing changes in attitudes and behaviors in the Navy. It supports a service culture of professionalism, respect and trust.

3. Courage to Intervene Bystander Intervention – Step Up and Step In! • Challenges Sailors and leaders to play an active role in reducing sexual violence, harassment, and abuse, and discourage them from being passive bystanders. • Who is a Bystander? A bystander is anyone who sees, hears, or has knowledge of an issue. • What is sex without consent? Sexual assault. • What is the only wrong response to witnessing a potentially threatening, dangerous, or abusive situation? To do nothing. • Before you act, you should think about the following: • Is there a problem or risky situation? • Is there someone who needs help? • Do I see myself and/or others as part of the solution? • How can I keep myself safe in this situation? • What are my available options for intervening? • Who else might be able to assist you in this situation? • What are the pros and cons of taking action? • TYPES OF INTERVENTION • Direct – Say something directly to the individual who is “crossing the line.” Let the victim know you see something dangerous about to happen. • Indirect – Involve others - have someone else prevent an action from proceeding (have the bartender stop serving drinks). • Distraction – Create a diversion or refocus the situation to another matter (“Look, your car is being towed!”) • Protocol – Intervene with the assistance of the Chain of Command or other authority (police).