ARMY SHARP PROGRAM Flashcards
(20 cards)
What does SHARP stand for?
Sexual Harassment Assault Response and Prevention
This program aims to address and prevent sexual harassment and assault within the military.
What is the Army’s slogan for the SHARP campaign?
I AM Strong.
This slogan emphasizes empowerment and resilience against sexual harassment and assault.
What does I AM stand for?
Intervene, Act, Motivate
These are the core actions encouraged in the SHARP campaign.
What does POSH stand for?
Prevention of Sexual Harassment
This initiative focuses on creating a safe and respectful environment free from sexual harassment.
What is the Army’s Policy on Sexual Harassment?
It is unacceptable conduct and will not be tolerated.
This policy underscores the Army’s commitment to a harassment-free environment.
What are the results of Sexual Harassment?
Sexual harassment destroys teamwork and negatively affects combat readiness.
The impact of harassment extends beyond individual victims, affecting unit cohesion and effectiveness.
What is Sexual Harassment?
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.
This definition highlights the various forms that sexual harassment can take.
What are the different categories of Sexual Harassment?
- Verbal 2. Non-Verbal 3. Physical Contact
Each category represents different ways in which harassment can occur.
What are the Types of Sexual Harassment?
- Quid pro quo (this for that) 2. Hostile environment
These types categorize the nature of the harassment experienced.
What are the five techniques of dealing with Sexual Harassment?
- Direct approach 2. Indirect approach 3. Third party 4. Chain of command 5. Filing a formal complaint
These techniques provide options for individuals to address sexual harassment.
What is the Army’s definition of Sexual assault?
A crime defined as intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, physical threat or abuse of authority or when the victim does not or cannot consent.
This definition emphasizes the serious nature of sexual assault and the lack of consent.
What are the three echelons of sexual assault victim advocates (VAs) in a Garrison Environment?
- The installation sexual assault response coordinator (SARC) 2. Installation victim advocates (IVA) 3. Unit victim advocates (UVAs)
Each level provides support and resources for victims of sexual assault.
What are the two types of reporting of Sexual Assault?
- Restricted 2. Unrestricted
These reporting options provide different levels of confidentiality and action.
What is Restricted reporting?
Allows a Soldier who is a sexual assault victim, on a confidential basis, to disclose the details of his/her assault to specifically identified individuals and receive medical treatment and counseling, without triggering the official investigative process.
This option is designed for those who wish to maintain confidentiality.
What is Unrestricted reporting?
Allows a Soldier who is sexually assaulted and desires medical treatment, counseling, and an official investigation to use current reporting channels or report the incident to the SARC or the on-call VA.
This option initiates an official investigation and support services.
Who can a Soldier report a Sexual Assault to if they want to keep it restricted?
The SARC, a VA, or a healthcare provider, a chaplain.
Informing a friend or family member does not invalidate the restricted report as long as the information isn’t forwarded to the chain of command.
Who can a Soldier report a Sexual Assault to if they want it to be Unrestricted?
Chain of command, law enforcement or report the incident to the SARC.
This ensures that the incident is formally acknowledged and investigated.
What form is used to submit a Sexual Harassment Complaint?
DA Form 7746
This form is essential for documenting and addressing complaints of sexual harassment.
What is a DD Form 2910?
Department of Defense form called Victim Reporting Preference Statement that allows supporting personnel to counsel a victim, inform them of their options, and the victim to elect their desired report.
This form ensures that victims can express their reporting preferences.
What is retaliation?
Wrongfully taking or threatening to take adverse personnel action, or withholding or threatening to withhold favorable personnel action against a person who reports or plans to report an offense.
Retaliation can deter victims from reporting incidents and undermines the integrity of the reporting process.
