9913Victim ProgramsA. References• Army Reg. 600-20,
Army Command Policy, Ch. 7 & 8, 6 November 2014
• Army Reg. 27-10, Chapter 17 (Victim Witness Assistance DoDD 6495.01, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program (23 January 2012, Incorporating Change 3, 11 April 2017)
• DoDI 6495.02, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program Procedures (28 March
2013, Incorporating Change 3, Effective 24 May 2017)
• DoDD 1030.1, Victim and Witness Assistance (13 April 2004)
• DoDI 1030.2, Victim and Witness Assistance Procedures (4 June 2004)
• Special Victims Counsel (SVC) Handbook, 4th Edition, June 2017
B. Sexual Harassment/Assault Response And Prevention (SHARP) Program (AR 600-20, Ch. 8)SHARP reflects the Army’s commitment to prevent incidents of sexual assault and sexual harassment before they occur. The goals of SHARP are to create a climate that minimizes sexual assault/harassment incidents create a climate that encourages victims to report incidents of sexual assault/harassment without fear establish sexual assault/harassment training & awareness programs to educate Soldiers, focus on
the bystanders to the incident, encouraging them to protect and support their fellow Soldiers ensure sensitive and comprehensive treatment to restore victim’s health and well-being.
1. Command Responsibilities Regarding SHARP Program(See AR 600-20, Chapter 8 and Appendix F fora complete list of command responsibilities.)a. Senior/Installation Commanders• Ensure 24/7 sexual assault response capability and Victim Advocate (VA) availability Provide and train SARCs and VAs.
• Educate all Soldiers and staff on restricted/unrestricted reporting policies Establish written procedures for reporting of sexual assault throughout the chain of command and to law enforcement.
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