What does SHARP stand for
Sexual Harassment/Assault Response Prevention
What Chapter covers the SHARP Program in AR 600-20
Chapter 7 & 8
What does Ch 7 & 8 of AR 600-20 Cover
The Army’s SHARP Program
What should you do if you have been Sexually Assaulted or believe that you have?
- Go to a safe location away from the attacker
- Contact your local Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), Victim Advocate (VA) or healthcare provider. You may also contact your chain of command or law enforcement (military or civilian), however if you do, an investigation will occur and you will not have the option of making a Restricted Report
- Seek medical care as soon as possible. Even if you do not have any visible physical injuries, you may be at risk of becoming pregnant or acquiring a sexually transmitted disease. Ask the healthcare provider to conduct a sexual assault forensic examination (SAFE) to preserve forensic evidence. If you suspect you had been drugged, request that a urine sample be collected
- Preserve all evidence of the assault. Do not bathe, wash your hands, eat or drink or brush your teeth. Do not clean or straighten up the crime scene
- Write down, tape or record by any other means all the details you can recall about the assault and your assailant
What is the Army’s Policy on Sexual Harassment
It is unacceptable conduct and will not be tolerated
What is Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is a form of gender discrimination that involves unwelcomed sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature between the same or opposite genders
What are the different categories of Sexual Harassment?
- Verbal
- Non-Verbal
- Physical Contact
What are the five techniques of dealing with Sexual Harassment?
- Direct approach
- Indirect approach
- Third party
- Chain of command
- Filing a formal complaint
What does SHARP stand for
Sexual Harassment/Assault Response Prevention
What Chapter covers the SHARP Program in AR 600-20
Chapter 7 & 8
What does Ch 7 & 8 of AR 600-20 Cover
The Army’s SHARP Program
What should you do if you have been Sexually Assaulted or believe that you have?
- Go to a safe location away from the attacker
- Contact your local Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), Victim Advocate (VA) or healthcare provider. You may also contact your chain of command or law enforcement (military or civilian), however if you do, an investigation will occur and you will not have the option of making a Restricted Report
- Seek medical care as soon as possible. Even if you do not have any visible physical injuries, you may be at risk of becoming pregnant or acquiring a sexually transmitted disease. Ask the healthcare provider to conduct a sexual assault forensic examination (SAFE) to preserve forensic evidence. If you suspect you had been drugged, request that a urine sample be collected
- Preserve all evidence of the assault. Do not bathe, wash your hands, eat or drink or brush your teeth. Do not clean or straighten up the crime scene
- Write down, tape or record by any other means all the details you can recall about the assault and your assailant
What is the Army’s Policy on Sexual Harassment
It is unacceptable conduct and will not be tolerated
What is Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is a form of gender discrimination that involves unwelcomed sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature between the same or opposite genders
What are the different categories of Sexual Harassment?
- Verbal
- Non-Verbal
- Physical Contact
What are the five techniques of dealing with Sexual Harassment?
- Direct approach
- Indirect approach
- Third party
- Chain of command
- Filing a formal complaint
