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. Association of Naval Services Officers and National Naval Officers Association Professional Development and Training ConferenceDepartment of Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program Study: General Findings and Implications CAPT Sky Webb, MSC, USN DON-SAPROJuly 2010Portsmouth, VA .
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1. Navy Total Workforce Enterprise Conference Results of the 2009 Sexual Assault Study CAPT Sky Webb, MSC, USN
DON-SAPRO
12 May 2010
3. Department of the Navy2010 Alcohol and Drug Control Officer &Substance Abuse Control Officer Summit Results of the 2009 Sexual Assault Study CAPT Sky Webb, MSC, USN
DON-SAPRO
30 Aug - 1 Sep 2010
Memphis, TN
4.
Nothing has a more corrosive effect on readiness, good order, and discipline than sexual assault.
-- The Honorable Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy
September 2009
5. They have always been there for us
we must be there for them
6. Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office Office was established by SECNAV in response to reports and results of sexual assault studies conducted by NAVINSGEN & SAPRO
Mission
SECNAV resource for expert SAPR assessment and program support
Goals
Promote a culture of gender respect and individual responsibility
Reduce the incidence of sexual assault
Improve support for victims of sexual assault
7. SAPRO Objectives Consolidate data and insight from across DON
Coordinate directly with ongoing Navy and Marine Corps efforts
Provide Secretariat Oversight
Conduct independent visits to SAPR sites & program managers throughout DON
Perform or coordinate periodic surveys
Develop and implement updated DON policy, programs, and training
Liaison with DOD, other Services, and civilian agencies
Provide timely updates for SECNAV & Under Secretary
8. MethodologyTriangulate Data were collected via web-based survey, focus groups, interviews and documentation review
Respondents: All active-duty Navy members and selected Navy reservists including IAs
Data analysis: Statistical analysis of survey responses; content analysis of survey
comments, focus groups, interviews, and document review/data
Written comments from respondents were content analyzed to reveal and capture themes, patterns, and relations in the data. This analysis allowed DON-SAPRO to identify major issues and assess differences in perspective across rank and gender. The units of a word or theme was used. In addition, DON-SAPRO considered the tone, scope, purpose, and frequency of respondents comments. Other considerations related to the consistency of comments and the specificity of responses
9. Methodology(contd) April-September 2009, two NAVINSGEN teams visited commands at over 45 U.S. Navy locations world-wide, including Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar
Teams did not visit Iraq or Afghanistan, but interviewed troops transferring through Kuwait
Team interviewed approximately 360 individuals and conducted over 220 focus groups with 3,400 participants
VTCs were employed to include Reserve Unit focus groups
NOSCs located in Atlanta (x2), Quincy, Phoenix, Denver, Kansas City, and St. Louis
Over 44,000 Navy respondents participated in the web-based survey
10. Survey Demographics Parallel Navy and Marine Corps web-based Sexual Assault Surveys reached 13% of Sailors and 18% of Marines (includes selected Navy and Marine Corps Reserve units)
The proportion of female respondents mirrored the proportion of females in each service
Women comprise 16% of Navy; only 6% of Marine Corps
11. Survey Demographics(contd) Enlisted and officer percentages: 86% and 14%
Survey results approximated rank ratios in Navy service
Gender breakdown percentages: 84% male and 16% female
Survey results approximated gender ratios in Navy service
Senior officer and enlisted participation
Navy flag officers (n=51); Navy senior officers (O5-6) (n=1337)
22% in senior positions (E7-9, CWO2-5 & O4 and above) (n=9,828)
Locations:
55% shore command CONUS; 23% afloat command CONUS
14% shore command OCONUS; 9% afloat command OCONUS
Assignments:
44% shore -- 18% aircraft/squadron
16% ship -- 6% hospital/clinic
6% other -- 5% training
5% battalion -- 2% submarine
12. General Survey Findings Alcohol is the single most-often cited contributor to sexual assault
Women see sexual assault as a significant problem than men perceive it to be
Over 6% of women Sailors and Marines report they were raped since joining the service
Approximately 40% of sexual assault survivors do not report the incident to anyone, including their friends
Threat of sexual assault remains across gender
13. Selected Survey Results Surprising number of male sexual assault victims. Navy-wide estimate (using 336,224 ES* / 84.4% male):
21,000 male sexual assault victims, including 2,700 rape survivors
11,900 female sexual assault victims, including 3,600 rape survivors
For female Sailors, 22% of sexual assaults since joining the Navy occurred in the PAST YEAR.
For male Sailors, 32% of sexual assaults since joining the Navy occurred in the PAST YEAR.
*end-strength
14. Incidents of Sexual Assault Within the past 12 months, has someone done any of the following actions without your consent and against your will? (select all that apply)*
Male Female Combined
Had sex (rape) 136 99 235
Attempted oral/anal sex 153** 54 207
Had oral sex 143** 44 187
Had anal sex 101** 27 128
Attempted sex 169 178** 347
Touched privates 384 284** 668
Not experienced 2057 1604** 3661
Total 3030 2062 5092
*Incidents occurred April-September 2008 to April-September 2009; within 44,000 respondent sample
**Statistically significant to p< .05
15. Incidents of Sexual Assault (contd) A higher percentage of female Sailors (23%; n=2100) have had various sexual assault attempts or actual sexual assault than males (4%=3199) since joining the Navy
Majority of victims (90%) indicated they were, to some degree, familiar with their perpetrators or that their perpetrators were not strangers
16. Selected Survey Results
17. Survey Trends Over Time 2004 & 2009 Since 2004 to 2009, threat of sexual assault for females did not change despite Navy-wide efforts
In 2009, 22.5% females had experienced some form of sexual assault since joining the Navy; 22.7% in 2004
In 2009, 6.9% females had been raped since joining the Navy; 6.4% in 2004
Victim Profile female, E1-4 (18-24 yrs), training command, alcohol, co-ed barracks are unchanged since 2004
Risk appears to have increased for males
In 2009, 7.4% had experienced some form of sexual assault since joining the Navy; 4.2% in 2004
In 2009, 1.0% had been raped since joining the Navy; 1.1% in 2004
18.
A nation can only rise as high as its women.
19. International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD9) provides codes to classify diseases, symptoms, abnormal findings, complaints, social circumstances, and external causes of injury or disease
Under this system, every health condition can be assigned to a unique category and assigned a code
Categories can include a set of similar diseases V71.5: Observation following alleged rape or seduction
Examination of victim or accused
E960: Fight, brawl, rape (Homicide and injury purposely inflicted by other persons)
E960.1 Rape
E995.3: Other specified adverse effects, not elsewhere classified
995.83 Adult sexual abuse
V15: Other personal history presenting hazards to health
V15.4 Psychological trauma
V15.41 History of physical abuse
Rape
20. Another Research Perspective: Medical Visits to MTFs & Network by U.S. Navy Members Hospital Admission Coding: Medical data for visits and admissions to Direct (Military Treatment Facility (MTF)) and Network (non-military hospitals and clinics) care for years 2005 and 2008
International Classification of Disease Codes, Volume 9 (ICD9) were specific to rape only
NAVINSGEN conducted an analysis of the ICD9 codes for years 2005 and 2008 to determine and compare the frequency of clinic visits and hospital admissions of Active Duty DON Personnel
Data was collected only from sites with electronic data entry; ships, BAS sites and many forward deployed sites are not included in the results
Number of outpatient visits and hospitalizations by service (Navy & Marine Corps) by gender for years 2005 and 2008
Overall, results indicated a steady level of male victims and a significant increase in female victims
21. Medical Visits to MTFs & Network by U.S. Navy Members
22. Sexual Assault Risk Factors
23. Sexual Assault Risk Factors What factors do you believe could contribute to a sexual assault situation? (select all that apply)
24. Risk Factors: Focus Group Results No SAVI/SAPR program personnel
Training commands A & C Schools (basic & advanced technical school)
Co-ed/mixed-gender barracks
Alcohol misuse/abuse; underage drinking
Minimal alcohol and drug misuse training is indicated
Infrequent or no command climate assessments and feedback
Poor/fair/relaxed command climate: harassment, fraternization, favoritism
Lack of policy enforcement by chain of command
No established command SOPs; No updated SOPs
The relationship of alcohol and drug use to sexual assault has been a a major focus of research, although much of the research reports little beyond associating drinking, either the victims, the offenders or both with assault.
A common statistic commonly reported is that at least 50% of SA are associated with drinking but little about the nature of the relationship.
Our review of the cases & interview data linked victims & drinking to more severe sexual victimization to females.
On the other side of the equation, it is the offender behavior (drinking & aggression) rather than victim behavior that was the more powerful predictor of SA. Given the fact that SA are premeditated, planned in advance of the SA.
SA is not a isolated factor; it is a contributing factor to SA along with other factors.The relationship of alcohol and drug use to sexual assault has been a a major focus of research, although much of the research reports little beyond associating drinking, either the victims, the offenders or both with assault.
A common statistic commonly reported is that at least 50% of SA are associated with drinking but little about the nature of the relationship.
Our review of the cases & interview data linked victims & drinking to more severe sexual victimization to females.
On the other side of the equation, it is the offender behavior (drinking & aggression) rather than victim behavior that was the more powerful predictor of SA. Given the fact that SA are premeditated, planned in advance of the SA.
SA is not a isolated factor; it is a contributing factor to SA along with other factors.
25. Risk Factors: Interviews A general perception of sexual assaults in theater
NAVINSGEN uncovered numerous cases of sexual misconduct (i.e., assault) involving naval service members in Iraq, Kuwait, and Afghanistan that have been reported over the last several years
Many victims (and their SAVI Advocates and POCs) contended that they were victimized twice; first by perpetrators in their own ranks and then by unresponsive or inadequate treatment and consideration
Many victims including junior Sailors/Officers, IAs and reservists asserted that their unit or command failed to respond appropriately by providing basic services, including medical and psychological attention as well as criminal investigation of their charges
26. Risk Factors: Written Comments Of 141 self-identified victims, alcohol use was cited 8 times (5%); 6 by males and 2 by females
DON-SAPRO review of NCIS 2009 (final disposition) data indicated <40% sexual assault cases involved alcohol use
48% of self-identified victims indicated that their incidents occurred at a residence/house/home; 44% occurred in barracks; 8% occurred on ships
In general, males indicated that females aboard ships encouraged sexual assault
Sexual harassment was cited by males 158 times; females 45 times
Female and male sexual harassment comments were similar in nature
Hostile environment and sexist climates were cited
Fraternization continues in Navy ranks and may be an indicator of relaxed, unprofessional command climate as well as a precursor to sexual assault incidents
In many female comments, it was considered more prevalent issue than sexual assault
Example of comments were: I think the Navy should also focus on sexual harassment, and Sexual harassment is the worst problem in the Navy I have seen so far. Verbal sexual harassment needs to stop
27. High Sexual AssaultRisk Factors Nominal or no SARC Staff
High turnover of SARC staff/gapped billets
Minimum/lack of awareness training
Frequency of alcohol misuse/DUI
Incomplete command climate assessment
Poor/fair/relaxed command climate
Perceived lack of policy enforcement by CoC Remote locations/forward units
No established SOPs; no updated SOPs
Phone contact list
Mixed gender barracks in training school
Commanders lack of training & priority of SAPR program
In theater operations
28. Low Sexual AssaultRisk Factors High-vis of command leadership in SAPR programming
High-vis of SARC staff/Chaplains
Leadership engaged and alerted to cases
Frequent/tailored/weekend training
Public awareness events (April, year-round)
High command esprit de corps
Communication plan to disseminate SAPR program information
Updated and signed SA policy statement
Relative high percentage of female staff & senior female leadership
Frequent contact & training with civilian agencies
Off-limit orders bars, clubs, motels, etc.
Engaged CPO mess
29. Conceptual Model: Survey Comments
30. Leadership is not how many people you talk to
Leadership is how many people you are accountable to
31. Sexual Assault is Often Not Reported Department of Defense estimated in its 2009 annual report on sexual assault, 90% of rapes in the military are never reported
Survey participants who experienced sexual assault since joining the Navy were asked to whom they reported it to
46% of assaulted Male Sailors and 41% of assaulted Female Sailors did not report the incident to anyone (including friends)
41% of Male Marines and 30% of Female Marines did not report violent sexual assaults to anyone
49% of Male Marines and 42% of Female Marines did not report non-violent sexual assaults to anyone
Reasons given for not reporting:
Thought I could deal with it myself (most frequent)
Shame/embarrassment
Feared ostracism, harassment, or ridicule by peers
Thought nothing would be done
Want to be part of the team
Thought people would not believe me
32. Reported Sexual Assault Contacts To which authorities was this incident reported in the past 12 months?
Male Female
No one 348 155*
Chain of Command 134 116*
Friend 125 184*
FFSC 71 43*
SAVI Advocate/Coor 67 83*
Off-base counseling 58 24*
On-base medical 56 44*
Off-base medical 56 15
NCIS 54 49*
Military Police/Security 45 26*
SAPR/SARC Coor 45 34
Civilian law enforcement 41* 15
Navy/DOD Hotline 35 5
*Statistically significant to p< .05
33. Percent comparisons of reasons not to report sexual assault by gender* Significant difference across gender; p<.05; one-tailed z-test
34. Perceived and Real Retaliationfor Reporting Sexual Assault A perception that the victims experienced negative consequences for reporting sexual assault
Forms of perceived retaliation (survey comments):
Personal
Exclusion from activity/function
Cold shoulder or indifference from shipmates, chain of command
Verbal abuse; exaggerated rumors; labeling
Harm to self or personal property
Systemic
Not promoted/advanced
Relocated/reassigned
Loss of job
Adverse evaluations/FITREPs
35. Barriers to Reporting (focus group & interview data) Confidentiality: Victims command knows, everyone in the unit knows, and it affects unit-readiness
Lack of privacy; within small, remote commands, reporting can be risky; units/commands are enclosed, hierarchical communities that may be rife with gossip; any sexual assault victim who reports an incident has little chance of remaining confidential
Reasons for not reporting sexual assault cases were multi-faceted
Victims often fear they will not be taken seriously or will be ignored by senior petty officers, CPOs and officers
Blamed for their own victimization
Negative career implications; many females at training commands do not report because they thought it would set them back in their training schedules or delay their PCS move or disqualify them from graduating
Investigative process may disrupt unit mission or negatively impact unit morale and cohesion
Stigma, stereotypes and societys reluctance to accept a mans sexual victimization keep them silent about their assault
Cultural stereotypes and myths about male rape that fail to recognize men as potential targets of sexual assault and minimize the consequences of adult sexual assault for men
36. Barriers to Reporting (survey, focus group & interview data contd) Good Old Boys
Embedded, informal mentality; tacit code of silence pervades Navy culture
Incidents occurred before SAVI program
-- 14% of self-identified female victims were assaulted before SAVI was established/operational
My issues goes back to the 1980s where women were used, not respected.
Most victims were assaulted when they first joined the Navy -- during their first tour, E1-4 and knew their (senior) offender
Some victims opted to report to civilian-based programs
Rely on them for more information regarding their legal rights in the civilian and Navy/Marine Corps legal systems
Re: Good old Boz
with some observers and victims claiming that it covered up wrongdoing and fostered an environment that allowed harmful conduct to occur. Re: Good old Boz
with some observers and victims claiming that it covered up wrongdoing and fostered an environment that allowed harmful conduct to occur.
37. They protect us
we must support them
38. Effectiveness of SAPR Training Many Sailors active and reserves are unfamiliar with what constitutes sexual assault
Survey results vs. focus groups data
SAPR guidance and implementation are inconsistent in some deployed units
OCONUS units, remote locations
Sailors/Leadership have minimum insight of the serious magnitude of sexual assaults across DON
Just in time study of the problem (interviews)
39. Effectiveness of SAPR Training(contd) Sexual assault awareness and prevention training at leadership schools and accession points is limited
Similar findings in 2004 and 2009 studies
Instructor staffs at training commands are inadequately trained in sexual assault/harassment issues
SAPR training is outside their technical expertise (with exception of HMs; SAPR is not part of the school
NKO training formats are inadequate to convey seriousness of sexual assault
40. Reporting and Data Collection Commanding Officers/Command Leadership lack consistent understanding of sexual assault reporting requirements
One-on-one/tutor training with SARC may be implied
PCO/PXO School (CLS) should ensure SAPR reporting requirements
Senior Enlisted Academy should do the same
41. Victim Support and Advocacy Victims fear retaliation or retribution from perpetrators and chain of command
Survey and qualitative data indicate this frequent complaint
Safe haven locations
Victims fear punishment for collateral offenses
Fraternization, underage drinking, adultery, disorderly conduct
Student victims held back in training schedule; legal hold
Many victims are unwilling to report sexual assaults through normal organizational channels
Lack of trust in command/leadership
Sailors dont care how much you know, until you show them how much you care
42. SAPR Program Best Practices Command leadership support & awareness of seriousness of sexual assault
Adopting holistic approach to eliminate sexual assault, alcohol misuse, recreational pharmaceutical abuse
CMEO/EO & DAPA training in collaboration with SAPR training are important to the prevention of sexual assault
Ensure SARC staff is in information loop
Weekly meetings, email, conference calls
Updated SAPR instruction posted command wide
43. SAPR Program Best Practices(contd) Instruction compliance: privacy, confidentiality
Chaplain Corps engagement/support
Follow-up/updating victims by JAGC
Ensuring all principles are informed during and after the investigation
Alerting/mobilizing civilian resources networks and services, if necessary
Processing lessons learned from prior sexual assault cases
44. SAPR Program Best Practices (contd) Prospective Advocates are actively screened & subject to in-depth interviews by SARC
Beyond minimum fitness requirements
Advocates trained by SARC, medical & legal officers
Dispatching two Advocates to assist victim, if possible
Communication plan
Updated policy statement, newsletters, command newspapers, etc.
Speeches awareness month, training programs, websites
Frequent communication/meetings between local/regional SARC, Advocates, POCs, Liaison, Data Collectors, FFSC Directors & Managers
45. Site Visit Findings Positives SCREAM, Sex Signals, Megans Story (video) are innovative and effective instruction tools that are aligned with junior Sailors learning styles edutainment = educational, yet entertaining; interactive
Most victims - turned survivors - indicated they were supported by their command via SAVI Advocates, medical & legal staff
More male focus group participants openly discussed male-on-male sexual assaults
Male-on-male sexual assault is less of a myth compared to 2004 data
Most Sailors are aware of the SAPR Program & its mission
Most acknowledge alcohol misuse is a key contributor (and enabler) to sexual assault
46. Implications Our data may constitute conservative estimates of actual rates of sexual assault
Most research, including Defense Manpower Data Centers (DMDC), suggests sexual assault is as under-reported in the military as in the private sector
DMDC 2010 Gender Relations Survey will be the first since DoD-wide implementation of the DoD SAPR Policy may be strong indicator of program effectiveness
More research approaches are required to accurately account for sexual assaults Navy-wide (SAPRO, GAO, NPS, NHRC, DMDC, NCIS and others)
47. Implications(contd) Sexual harassment and hostile/sexist environment are precipitating factors in many sexual assault cases
Collaboration training with CMEOs and EOAs to increase awareness of the link between harassment and assault is highly recommended
Is alcohol is a predominate factor in most sexual assault cases?
Collaboration training with Alcohol And Drug Abuse Managers/Supervisors (ADAMS) and Alcohol and Drug Control Officers (ADCO) to increase awareness of the link between alcohol misuse and sexual assault is highly recommended
Organization and cultural change is an essential factor
Are rape and sexual assaults too frequent to be shocking?
48. Implications(contd) Sustained leadership commitment to value-based culture change a long-term process:
Gender respect
Sailors responsible for themselves and each other
We are accountable for our actions and to our commands/units
Explore more effective training programs
Bystander Intervention is a good start
Tailored training; smaller discussion/interactive groups; edutainment
Develop objective metrics of where we stand
Definitions; military context/culture
Research include representative sample & multi-item measures
Develop centralized case-based data repository
49. We are the leaders we have been looking for
50.
Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced. --James Baldwin
51. What a Holy Text Reminds Us Habakkuk 2 (New International Version)
15 Woe to him who gives drink to his neighbors, pouring it from the wineskin till they are drunk, so that he can gaze on their naked bodies.
16 You will be filled with shame instead of glory. Now it is your turn! Drink and be exposed! The cup from the LORD's right hand is coming around to you, and disgrace will cover your glory. A severe woe is pronounced against drunkenness; it is very fearful against all who are guilty of drunkenness at any time, and in any place, from the stately palace to the paltry ale-house. To give one drink who is in want, who is thirsty and poor, or a weary traveler, or ready to perish, is charity; but to give a neighbor drink, that he may expose himself, may disclose secret concerns, or be drawn into a bad bargain, or for any such purpose, this is wickedness. To be guilty of this sin, to take pleasure in it, is to do what we can towards the murder both of soul and body. There is woe to him, and punishment answering to the sin. A severe woe is pronounced against drunkenness; it is very fearful against all who are guilty of drunkenness at any time, and in any place, from the stately palace to the paltry ale-house. To give one drink who is in want, who is thirsty and poor, or a weary traveler, or ready to perish, is charity; but to give a neighbor drink, that he may expose himself, may disclose secret concerns, or be drawn into a bad bargain, or for any such purpose, this is wickedness. To be guilty of this sin, to take pleasure in it, is to do what we can towards the murder both of soul and body. There is woe to him, and punishment answering to the sin.
52. Q & A
CAPT Sky Webb, MSC, USN
DON-SAPRO
sky.webb@navy.mil
703-695-4230
"The society that separates its scholars from its soldiers will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools." --Thucydides
53.
Supplemental Slides
54. From SA Study & Recommendations
To Actionable Practice & Policy Interim Report --
SECNAV prioritized combating SA; briefed/distd to fleet
DON SA Prevention Summit, Sep 2009
SECNAV convened DON SA Advisory Council (DON-SAAC)
Estd DON-SAPRO (SECNAV Secretariat)
Training & awareness --
Prevention oriented; Bystander Prevention Training; ? on ? Ř myth
SARC Summit, Mar 2010; 2011 Summit to include CO/XO/CMC/SM
Face-to-Face training vs. CBT/NKO
JAGC officers will be trained in SA proceedings
SA knowledge linked to FITREP, Evals and career progression --
Data collection & metrics --
Data integration & consolidation
NCIS, NPC, BUMED, SAPR Care Mgt Sys, etc.
DoD SAPR Research Subcommittee
55. U.S. Forces Exposure to Prostitution in Theater Since the U.S. has begun to deploy forces to many Muslim countries, it cannot be as open about enabling prostitution for its personnel
U.S. military deployments in the Gulf War, Afghan War and Iraq War have reinvigorated prostitution and trafficking of women in the Middle East
Eyewitness and anecdotal reports collected by NAVINSGEN indicated that several coalition forces and contractors supplied prostitution rings and supported a sexist environment that exposed Sailors and Marines to behaviors and actions prohibited by DON and EO instructions, regulations and codes
Written news reports confirm this trafficking (Linkins, 2008)
56.
Our words carry only so much weight. Our actions and our daily behavior tell the true story. --A. Ayvazian
57. Unofficial SARC Mantra?
"Looks like what drives me crazyhave no effect on you -- But, I'm going to keep at it. Till it drives you crazy too." -- Langston Hughes
58. Impact of Sexual Assault
59. In the Navy, sexual assault and sexual violence
Hurts One
Affects All
60. Command Roles & Responsibilities OSD SAPRO was stood up in 2005
SECNAV SAPRO Director (Ms. Jill Loftus) came on board the first week of Sep 09
N1 was directed to be the Navy Executive Agent on 24 Aug 09 at the CMM (CEB).
This matrix outlines SAVI program roles/responsibilities noting that ultimately, Commanding Officers are the ones responsible for SA intervention, prevention, response, and data collection (SITREPs).
CNP (through policy) and CNIC (who implements the SAVI program) are responsible for Prevention and Response.
NETC is responsible for prevention through education.
NCIS (includes military police), OJAG, BUMED, and Chaplains are responsible for responding to SA (includes counseling, treatment, legal response, etc).
1st Responder training provided to SARCs, VAs, NCIS agents, military police, medical personnel.
COs lead the way in developing a climate of prevention that encourages reporting and bystander intervention, supports victim care and holds offenders accountable for the crime of sexual assault.
OSD SAPRO was stood up in 2005
SECNAV SAPRO Director (Ms. Jill Loftus) came on board the first week of Sep 09
N1 was directed to be the Navy Executive Agent on 24 Aug 09 at the CMM (CEB).
This matrix outlines SAVI program roles/responsibilities noting that ultimately, Commanding Officers are the ones responsible for SA intervention, prevention, response, and data collection (SITREPs).
CNP (through policy) and CNIC (who implements the SAVI program) are responsible for Prevention and Response.
NETC is responsible for prevention through education.
NCIS (includes military police), OJAG, BUMED, and Chaplains are responsible for responding to SA (includes counseling, treatment, legal response, etc).
1st Responder training provided to SARCs, VAs, NCIS agents, military police, medical personnel.
COs lead the way in developing a climate of prevention that encourages reporting and bystander intervention, supports victim care and holds offenders accountable for the crime of sexual assault.