What rights are available to victims?
1) Reasonable protection from the accused2) Reasonable, accurate and timely notice3) Not to be excluded from any public proceedings4) Be reasonably heard5) Reasonable right to confer with government's attorney6) Full and timely restitution as provided in law7) Proceedings free from unreasonable delay8) Be treated with fairness and respect for the victim's dignity and privacy
What is the bedrock of SHARP?
UCMJ
What regulation covers Military sharp?
AR 600-20
What regulation covers Civilian sharp? (EEO)
AR 690-600
What is the vision of SHARP?
Eliminate sexual harassment and sexual assault by creating a culture where soldiers believe that failure to prevent sexual harassment and sexual assault is incompatible with army values and the warrior ethos.
What is does the I.A.M. Strong campaign stand for?
Intervene, Act, Motivate
What are the four SHARP campaign phases?
1) Committed Army Leadership2) Armywide Conviction3) Achieve Cultural Change4) Sustainment, Refinement, and Sharing
What are the four SHARP areas of responsibility? (also purpose of MFR)
1) Program Management2) Prevention3) Response4) Training
What are the four steps to prevent sexual harassment and sexual assault?
1) Know and follow the rules2) Reduce threats3) Promote Awareness4) Influence behavior
What are some ways to enhance nonverbal communication?
1) Remain Silent*2) Make sympathetic sounds3) Nod your head appropriately4) Sit at an angle5) Smile6) Appear relaxed7) Be interested in what the victim is saying.
How do you establish boundaries with a victim?
1) Provide professional information only2) Separate appropriate vs. inappropriate behavior3) Do not promote a false sense of security4) Ease into the boundaries5) Explain you are an advocate not a counselor6) Help with any resources7) Guide the victim8) Do not let the victim get too connected
What does conflict of interest mean?
a situation in which a person ornorganization has competing interests or loyalties, which could prevent you from providing appropriate and sufficient support to personnel
What is the definition of sexual harassment?
Unwelcome sexual advancesrequests for sexual favorsdeliberate or repeated offensive comments or gestures of a sexual nature.
What are the three categories of sexual harassment?
1) Verbal2) Nonverbal3) Physical Contact
What is the " Reasonable Person Standard"?
How would a reasonable person under similar circumstances react to or be affect by such behavior?
What is pluralistic ignorance?
May privately disdain but publicly support a norm or beliefActing counter to ones own beliefs to fit in
What are the five (5) intervention approaches?
1) Direct approach: confront the harasser2) Indirect approach: without face-to-face conversation3) Third Part Assistance: Ask someone else4) Chain of command: Report the behavior to the CoC5) Formal Complaint
What are the four coping mechanisms?
1) Denial: Most common2) Rationalization: making excuses for themselves or others3) Avoidance: Distancing themselves from others4) Adaption: adapting to or feeling as though nothing can be done
What is the four step process to effectively communicate with complainants regarding sexual harassment?
1) Consider the complainant2) Listen actively3) Be prepared4) Explain the approaches to resolve a SH complaint
Can confidentiality be guaranteed?
No, except by chaplain or lawyer
Who CAN guarantee confidentiality?
Chaplain or Lawyer
Who decides the best approach and the next steps to resolve the complaint?
The complainant
What are the key components of an informal complaint?
- Not filed in writing- May be resolved by the individual- No timelines- Recorded on an MFR-Commander will inquire (if notified)
What are the key components of a formal complaint?
- filed in writing da7746-cdr is notified and notifies gcmca- requires reprisal plan-should be resolved within 14 days- requires documentation of actions taken- complainant/subject can appeal
What is the filing process timelines?
- Complainant files complaint: 60 days- Brigade commander/GCMCA notified: 3 days- Commander investigates and makes decision: 14 days- Complainant/subject appeals: 7 days- Commander reacts to appeal: 14 days- Follow up: 30-45 days
What form is used to file a formal sexual harassment complaint?
DA Form 7746
What is the definition of reprisal?
taking or threatening to take an unfavorable personnel action
When is a complaint unsubstantiated?
When there is no preponderance of evidence to support the basis of the complaintEvidence found during the investigation thoroughly disputed allegations
When is a complaint substantiated?
When there is a preponderance of evidence to support the basis of the complaint.There is sufficient evidence to support all or part of the allegations
What is the definition of a sexual innuendo?
An indirect remark suggesting something rude or sexual in nature
sexual orientation complaints go to:
EO and commander
active listening requires what?
focus on the complainantavoid being defensivedo not interruptseek to understand the complainants perspectivd
Types of Sexual Harassment
quid pro quo and hostile work environment
misperceptions of social norms
Pluralistic Ignorance: Maybe it's just meFalse Uniqueness: Odd person outFalse Consensus: Everybody's with me
NG files complaints with:
eoa and eol
mfr used to:
document anonymous complaint
who do civlian complaints go to?
EEO
harassment/discrimination based on sexual orientation referred to:
EO or Commander
intervention process
Notice the eventInterpret the ecent/behavior as a problemFeel responsible for solving the problemDecide how to interveneTake action
timeline for informal complaint
there is no timeline
when is bde cdr notified of a formal complaint
immediately
when does sarc conduct follow-up assessment
30-45 days after final decision