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Sexual Assault1Learning TopicsKnow its meaningExamine a few myths and factsTypes of assaultsSome influencing factors Possible outcomesNavys policyWhat to do after an assault

IntroductionSexual assault is one of the most serious & fastest growing violent crimes in the U.S1 of 6 U.S. women and 1 of 33 U.S. men have been victims of a completed or attempted rapeThe goal of the Navy is to eliminate sexual assault incidents through awareness & prevention education and to provide the safest possible command environment

Reference: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/183781.pdf3ImportanceOnly about 16% of rapes are ever reported to the policeThere were almost 3000 reported sexual assaults in the military in 2008Managing risk is the key to being safer in everything that you do

https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/grants/219181.pdf

http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123140293Oftentimes, taking the first step -- reporting the incident -- proves difficult. According to Defense officials, of the 6.8 percent of women and 1.8 percent of men who indicated they experienced unwanted sexual contact, the majority -- 79 percent of women and 78 percent of men -- chose not to report it.

The most frequently cited reasons for not reporting the incident include: -- Felt uncomfortable making a report (58 percent of women and 51 percent of men); -- Thought they would be labeled a troublemaker (56 percent of women and 41 percent of men); -- Did not want anyone to know about the incident (56 percent of women and 47 percent of men); -- Did not think anything would be done (53 percent of women and 44 percent of men); -- Feared retaliation (50 percent of women and 38 percent of men); -- Not important enough to report (48 percent of women and 60 percent of men); -- Thought they would not be believed (41 percent of women and 35 percent of men); -- Thought reporting would take too much time and effort (36 percent of women and 46 percent of men); and -- Did not report because they did not know how (18 percent of women and 26 percent of men).

Reporting, rape or sexual assault, is done in very small numbers even inside the military.

4DefinitionSexual assault is sexual acts forced or threatened on a person by another. Sexual assault is punishable under the UCMJ and local civilian laws.

Some Myths vs FactsMyth: The rapist is usually a stranger.Fact: A large majority of rapists know their victims.

Myth: A large percentage of reports of sexual assault are false.Fact: Less than 5% of alleged rapes are unfounded.

Myth: Men do not have to be concerned about sexual assault because it affects only women. Fact: Men suffer 10% of the sexual assaults treated.

Myth: Rape cant happen to me.Fact: Rape is the fastest growing reported crime in America.

Myth: Rape happens only to the young and attractive. Fact: Everyone is a potential victim.

http://www.turningpointservices.org/Sexual%20Assault%20-%20Statistics.htm6Types of Sexual AssaultRapeDate/acquaintance rapeMarital rapeSodomy (forcible)Indecent assaultSame gender sexual assault

Influencing FactorsThe mediaPeer pressureA lack of respect for othersIrresponsible behaviorAlcohol/drug useFalse expectations The you owe me attitude

Possible OutcomesAdministrative actionConfinementDischarge/dismissal

Navys PolicyZero toleranceCriminal act punishable under UCMJ and civilian lawVictims have access to appropriate assistancePerpetrators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the lawCOs of perpetrators shall take appropriate disciplinary and/or administrative action

What to do after an assault Go to a safe place where a phone is availableCall the local or base police immediatelyDo not shower, douche, change clothes, or straighten up the site where you were victimizedGo directly to a hospital/clinic & have the police notified for youCall a friend, a rape hotline, or the SAPR POC

Explain what the SAPR program is and who your commands SAPR POC is. 11ConclusionUnderstand the definitions of sexual assaultRape is a crimeRape is never the victims faultChoosing to have a boyfriend, or close friend, and/or relationship with someone of the opposite sex does not mean they choose to be a victim of sexual assaultAll military members should report criminal behavior immediatelyVictims do have rightsMilitary commands want to know if any members behavior threatens good order and discipline, and/or prohibits the ability of its members to complete the missionIdentify and be able to avoid risky behavior and dangerous situations

Additional ResourcesSECNAVINST 1752.4A Sexual Assault Prevention and ResponseOPNAVINST 1752.1B Sexual Assault Victim Intervention (SAVI) ProgramOPNAVINST 5800.11A Navys Victim and Witness Assistance Programhttp://www.bupers.navy.mil/pers66/savi.htmDepartment of Justice Office for Victims of Crimehttp://www.otp.usdoj.gov/ovc/National Sexual Violence Resource Centerhttp://www.nsvrc.orgRape and Sexual Assault System (RASAS)