Sexual Assault vs Sexual Harassment
The acronym SAPR stands for.
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
Name the three types of active intervention.
Direct, distract, delegate
Name two types of consent.
Verbal and nonverbal
Empathy
"Something happened to me before I joined the Marine Corps and for some reason, it's all I've been able to think about lately. It is driving me crazy; I don't know what to do."
I get that, I hate when past stuff creeps up on me. I know there are resources available to us. Can I help you find someone to talk to?
Name the two reporting options offered by the SAPR program.
Restricted and Unrestricted
Give an example of sexual harassment.
Unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual favors, deliberate or repeated offensive comments or gestures of a sexual nature
Sexual assault affects everyone differently, name four possible trauma reactions.
Substance misuse, change in sexual activity, change in eating, numbness and detachment, anxiety or severe fear, guilt and shame, extreme fatigue or exhaustion, difficulty concentrating, memory problems, sadness, pain
The legal age of consent according to the UCMJ.
16 years of age however, state laws vary.
*18 in California
Effective Communication
It is the end of the day, you are working on your computer and only have three more emails to send before you can head home. A LCpl approaches you to ask for advice on how he should handle a sensitive situation.
You turn away from your computer and actively listen to the Marine's concerns.
This allows the victim to report confidentially and receive help without an investigation or command involvement.
Restricted Reporting
You would make a report to this person if you have been a victim of sexual harassment.
Equal opportunity rep (EO)
There are many barriers to reporting a sexual assault, i.e personal shame, fear of repercussions, fear of not being believed, lack of faith in leadership, etc. Name four ways, as an NCO, you can break down barriers.
Establish positive command climate. Establish trust in leadership. Promote healthy relationships. Promote and know available resources. Normalize seeking help. Normalize taking an active stance against retaliation. Stop rumors and gossip. Stop hazing. Stop inappropriate jokes.
Name three potential signs of Verbal Consent.
Yes, that sounds great, that feels awesome, Lets do that more, I'd like to..., it feels good when..., would you please..., I want to keep doing this
Name five healthy relationship indicators/ boundaries.
Trust each other, being honest, display empathy, respect each others likes and dislikes, communicate openly, share affection, give support, respect each others decisions, have life/friendships outside of relationships, feeling comfortable being yourself, giving personal space, not touching without consent
Awareness
Name five resource available to all Marines.
SARC*, SAPR Advocate*, Chaplain*, Healthcare personnel (on base)*, VLC*, RAINN, Safe Helpline, Community Counseling, Family Advocacy Program, Substance Abuse Program, MFLCS
(*SAPR specific base confidential resources)
Name three sexual offenses specify by the UCMJ.
Rape, sexual assault, aggravated sexual contact, abusive sexual contact, forcible sodomy, or any attempts to commit these acts
Name two types of retaliation and one resource a victim can utilize if they experience it.
Restriction, reprisal, ostracism, maltreatment, online retaliation.
IG, IGMC, command, SARC, SAPR Advocate, VLC
Name three potential signs of Nonverbal Consent.
Direct eye contact, pulling someone closer, actively touching someone, open and active body language, nodding yes, laughter or smiling
Healthy Interactions
"I need to tell you something, as a friend, but i need you to promise not to tell anyone. Something happened over the weekend and I need a SARC. Do you know where the office is?"
Provide SARCs office location and phone number. Let them know you are available if they need anything.
Name five services offered to a victim with an unrestricted report.
Advocacy, counseling, medical, forensic exam, VLC, CATCH, command involvement, investigation, MPO. CPO, expedited transfer
The DOD defines sexual assault as intentional sexual contact characterized by these five things. Force, _________, intimidation, ___________, when _______ is not or cannot be given.
Use of force, threats, intimidation, abuse of authority, when consent is not or cannot be given
Base 24/7 SAPR Support Line number.
(760) 500-1707
When you are asking your partner for consent and you DO NOT receive it, you could say something like:
Thanks for being honest and letting me know, That's cool do you want to go back to the party, Is there something else you would rather do?
Prevention
You are at work when you overhear a Marines conversation: "Look. All I know is you better not get in my way this weekend. I'm hooking up with Davis and Lopez, even if they don't know it yet."
Confront the Marine and explain why what they said is inappropriate.
In 2021, the DOD implemented changes to the SAPR program allowing victims to do what, in the event that a sexual assault was disclosed to the command or reported by a third party.