Acronyms
SAPR VA
What is Sexual Assault Prevention Response Victim Advocate?
Intentional sexual contact characterized by force, threats, intimidation, abuse of authority, or when the victim does not or cannot consent.
What is Sexual Assault?
Commanders, chain of command (includes supervisors, supervisory chain, First Sergeants), AF Instructors (with exception of USAFA instructors), and law enforcement.
What are Mandatory Reporters for sexual assault?
Exercise, mindfulness, meditation, recognizing/expressing gratitude, creative activities, resilience skills, connection with others.
What are coping strategies?
You recently received your SAPR training and learned that being a good Wingman means it is your responsibility to address sexual violence by reacting when you see warning signs of sexual assault and to clearly communicate that sexual assault is not acceptable and that you expect all Airmen to look out for each other. Discuss ways that you can do this.
What are...
Role-modeling
Having conversations
Expressing support in meetings, trainings, or among your peers
ACE as it applies to suicide prevention
What is...
ASK someone directly "are you thinking about harming yourself, or suicide?"
Convey that you CARE about that person's well-being and their answer to your question. Communicate empathy and listen to what the person is saying and feeling.
ESCORT a person who has expressed current thoughts of self-harm, or suicide to get professional help to prevent suicide and demonstrate that you CARE.
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that unreasonably interferes with an individual's work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment.
What is Sexual Harassment?
Barriers to intervening in situations where sexual violence could occur, is occurring, or has occurred.
What are...
Personal
Social
Organizational
Vital tool in the prevention of suicide.
What is meaningful connection to others?
Meaningful connections make life happier and with more fulfilling experiences.
Important to our self-care and well-being:
-We feel purposeful
-Motivated to carry on through tough times
-Inspired when we see other people as good
-Desire to be good people ourselves
You have been working in the FMRC for over one year now and you notice the new Airman seems very quiet and hasn't engaged all that much with you or anyone else. Discuss ways to help this Airman build meaningful connections in the flight.
What is....???
SARC
What is Sexual Assault Response Coordinator?
Reporting that is investigated and command authorities notified.
What is Unrestricted?
Available to all Military (on Active Orders), Dependents over the age of 18, and DoD Civilians
May request MPO or Civilian No Contact Order
Command notified, investigation ensues (AFOSI)
A victim is not required to first notify his or her commander prior to making a report, and should not if the alleged perpetrator is the commander (or equivalent) or otherwise in the victim’s chain of command. Victims have the opportunity to go outside the chain of command to report the offense to others.
Options for reporting outside the chain of command.
What is...
Their next senior commanding officer
Commanders outside the chain of command
Office of Special Investigations (OSI) or an Inspector General (IG)
DoD Safe Helpline
Mood changes (depression and/or anxiety), irritability, agitation, anger, difficulty sleeping (too much or too little), withdraw from friends and family
What are signs of distress?
You are both friends and a direct supervisor to one of your co-workers. One day they come to you in tears and tell you that they think they may have been sexually assaulted at a party. They aren't sure due to being intoxicated, but woke up only in their undergarments. What do you next?
Discuss your options.
SAFE
What is Sexual Assault Forensic Examination?
Reporting that is confidential, not investigated, can be disclosed to SARC, SAPR VA, Volunteer VA, health care provider, or Chaplain.
What is Restricted?
Available to all Military (on Active Orders), Dependents over the age of 18, and DoD Civilians
100% Confidential
Command NOT notified, NO investigation
Can switch to unrestricted at any time
If information about a sexual assault comes to a commander’s attention from a source other than a victim, that commander must immediately report the matter to an MCIO and an investigation may be initiated based on that independently acquired information.
What is an independent investigation?
Victims who previously made a Restricted Report can maintain that Restricted Report and can elect not to participate in the investigation.
Loss, under investigation, isolation, stress, legal issues, personal issues, ridicule/humiliation.
What are suicide risk factors?
You are typing notes in one of the clinic hallways and overhear a conversation between two co-workers. Co-worker A says, "If you just go out on a date with me then I will put in a good word for you to the boss." Co-worker B says, "I'm not interested." You happen to see Co-Worker A put their hands on Co-worker B's shoulders and say "Come on!" Co-worker B winces and then says, "Fine." Name and discuss intervention options.
What are...
Direct
Delegate
Distract
How would you do the above?
Building time and space between the Airmen in distress and their access to lethal means (including firearms and medications) can reduce the risk of suicide attempts and deaths.
Along with ACE, go “SLO”
What is...
S = SAFES (store firearms in proper storage safes)
L = LOCKS (use cable locks when firearms are not in use)
O = OUTSIDE THE HOME (use local armories or ranges with storage options)
A freely given agreement to the conduct at issue by a competent person.
What is consent?
Consent is NOT:
An expression of lack of consent through words or conduct means there is no consent.
Lack of verbal or physical resistance does not constitute consent.
Submission resulting from the use of force, threat of force, or placing another person in fear does not constitute consent.
A current or previous dating / social / sexual relationship by itself or the manner of dress of the person involved with the accused in the conduct at issue shall not constitute consent.
A sleeping, unconscious, or incompetent person cannot consent.
Consent cannot be assumed. If you are unsure about consent, always ask and wait for an affirmative response. Stop unless you have explicit permission to continue.
Three important norms that help reduce sexual violence.
What is...
1. Sexual assault will not be tolerated.
2. Everyone deserved to be treated with respect.
3. Everyone is expected to play a part in prevention.
Prevention is not limited to intervening when you notice warning signs. It includes setting norms that promote respect and make sexual violence less likely to happen.
Putting affairs in order, withdrawal, increased drug or alcohol use, anger, sudden mood changes, changes in sleep, talking about wanting to die or suicide, anxiety/agitation, feeling hopeless/helpless, no sense of purpose, giving belongings away.
What are suicide warning signs?
You are currently playing Jeopardy in your small group to meet your training requirement. Take this opportunity to get to know each other. Example questions...Where are you from? What is your favorite place to travel to in the area? How did you survive the "stay-at-home" order?
Each team receives 500 points for participating.