Army Policy on Sexual Assault

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Army Policy on Sexual Assault

• Sexual assault is a criminal offense that has no
  place in the Army.
• It is punishable under the Uniform Code of
  Military Justice (UCMJ)
• AR 600-20, Paragraph 8-2

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Sexual Assault

• Sexual assault is intentional sexual contact,
  characterized by use of force, physical threat,
  or abuse of authority, when the victim does not
  or cant consent
• Sexual assault can occur without regard to gender
  or spousal relationship or the age of the victim
• Consent shall not be deemed or construed to
  mean the failure by the victim to offer physical
  resistance. Consent is not given when a person
  uses force, threat of force, coercion or when the
  victim is asleep, incapacitated, or unconscious

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Types of Sexual Assault

• Rape
• Nonconsensual sodomy
• Indecent assault
• Attempts to commit these acts

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Sexual Assault Prevention ProgramTWO TYPES OF
REPORTING FOR ACTIVE DUTY SOLDIERS

• Restricted Reporting
• Victims Choice
• Provide Information
• Medical Treatment
• Optional Forensic Exam
• Victim Advocacy
• Chaplain
• Counseling

Unrestricted Reporting Victims Choice Provide
Information Medical Treatment Optional Forensic
Exam CID Investigation Victim Witness JAG Chaplain
Counseling
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Sexual Assault Trends

• Current sexual assault trend data shows that
• The majority of military victims are 20-24
  year-old females in ranks PVT-SPC
• Most military alleged perpetrators are 20-24
  year-old males in ranks PVT-SPC-
• Most military assaults occur in Soldier living
  areas, such as barracks
• More than half of sexual assault cases involve
  alcohol use
• Many assaults for this area have occurred to
  individuals new to the area (less than 2 weeks)
• 1/3 of cases locally the victims have been family
  members

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Sexual Assault Prevention

• Avoid alcohol and other drugs
• Intoxication associated increased risk of rape
• Traditional beliefs on masculinity increased risk
  taking behaviors
• Rely on your instincts and be watchful
• Warning signs of sexual harassment sexual assault
• Establish and maintain your limits
• Define your values as a man/woman
• Understand the ability to give consent
• Be able to act or intervene

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Resources

• Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
• INSERT NAME HERE
• Garrison Victim Advocate
• INSERT NAME HERE
• Sexual Assault Hotline
• NUMBER
• Chaplain
• INSERT NAME HERE
• Criminal Investigation Division
• NUMBER
• Unit Victim Advocates
• see your unit representative