Army Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Program

Army Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Program

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What is the Army's definition of Sexual assault?

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Mar 1, 2020

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What is the Army's definition of Sexual assault?

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It is 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. Sexual assault includes rape, non-consensual sodomy (oral or anal sex), indecent assault (unwanted, inappropriate sexual contact or fondling), or attempts to commit these acts.

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What regulation covers the Army Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Program?

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AR 600-20, Army Command Policy

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What is the purpose of the program?

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The program reinforces the Army's commitment to eliminate incidents of sexual assault through a comprehensive policy that centers on awareness and prevention, training and education, victim advocacy, response, reporting, and accountability.

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What is Unrestricted reporting?

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Unrestricted reporting allows a Soldier who is sexually assaulted and desires medical treatment, counseling, and an official investigation of his/her allegation to use current reporting channels (for example, the chain of command or law enforcement), or he/she may report the incident to the SARC or the on-call VA.

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How many Unit Victim Advocates (UVA) are units required to have?

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Two UVAs for each battalion-sized unit.

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Why does the Army use training, education, and awareness?

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To minimize sexual assault

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What is Restricted reporting?

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Restricted reporting allows a Soldier who is a sexual assault victim, on a confidential basis, to disclose the details of their assault to specifically identified individuals and receive medical treatment and counseling, without triggering the official investigative process.

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When should a Soldier who is aware of a sexual assault report the incident?

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Immediately, within 24 hours

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