SHARP

Sexual Harassment Assault Response and Prevention.

It is unacceptable.

AR 600-52

Acts like ostracism or reprisal against someone for reporting sexual assault or harassment, assisting an investigation, or intervening. This can include with holding privileges such as events, schools, positions, awards, or incentives as well as issuing punishments.

I AM Strong.

Restricted and Unrestricted.

Restricted Reporting provides more confidentiality and is aimed at getting the victim the help they need medically, physically, and emotionally without pursuing legal action.

Unrestricted reporting still gives the victim the help they need, but is also designed to launch a formal investigation and pursue legal action. It requires actions be taken within specific timelines.

Criminal intentional sexual contact by force, threats, intimidation, abuse of authority, or without consent. Includes offenses like rape and aggravated sexual contact under the UCMJ.

Yes, at the request of the victim. Once converted, it cannot revert back.

The DoD Safe Helpline is a DoD resource providing crisis intervention and facilitating victim reporting by connecting callers to the nearest SARC and other resources. Soldiers should be made aware of it through marketing materials and other communications and outreach products and it should be posted on unit bulletin boards and social media sites, installation websites and media, and unit homepages.

1. Verbal 2. Non-Verbal 3. Physical Contact.

Quid pro quo and Hostile environment.

Intervene, Act, Motivate.

Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that affects work or creates a hostile environment.

Prevention and response.

Prevention of Sexual Harassment.

It focuses on supporting victim recovery with trauma-informed care, minimizing secondary victimization, and ensuring safety.

To be treated with dignity, receive medical care, confidentiality, be informed of case progress, and request transfers or protective orders.

They provide advocacy, help victims access services, explain reporting options, and support victims throughout the process.

Yes, they may file a report and receive advocacy but not expedited transfers or legal services unless otherwise authorized.

No.

A DoD tool allowing victims to anonymously submit suspect info to identify repeat offenders.

Protects victims from punishment for minor misconduct (like underage drinking) revealed during an assault report.