What is consent? - answer A freely given agreement to the sexual conduct at issue. A
person cannot give consent if under the age of 16. Substantially incapable of appraising
the nature of the sexual conduct at issue.
Victim Blaming - answer Holding the victims of crime entirely or partially responsible for
sexual assault. Blaming individuals for their personal troubles or for social difficulties.
Reasons why male victims may stay silent - answer1. Stigma and shame
2. Unaware of services that may be available
Reasons why victims may stay silent - answer1. I cannot betray my unit or battle
buddies
2. I will be removed from my unit
3. I will wait to return from deployment
4. After this is out, they will never look at me the same way again.
5. If I don't say anything, it will pass
6. Investigations takes too long
7. My peers will pressure me to recant
8. They will never believe me
Help victims recognize what it will take for them to recover (5) AFCAT - answer1.
Acceptance of change
2. Freedom
3. Choice
4. Adaptive understanding of self, world, and trauma
5. Tolerable emotions
Misconceptions about sex offenders - answer1. They attack strangers
2. They use weapons
3. They cause physical injuries
Sexual Contact Definition - answerIs the intentional touching either directly or through
the clothing, of the genetailia, anus, groin, breast, inner thigh, or buttocks of another
person, or intentionally causing another person to touch, either directly or through the
clothing, the genitalia, anus, groin breast, inner thigh or buttocks of any person, with the
intent to abuse, humiliate, or degrade any person or to arouse or gratify the sexual
desire of any person.
Criminal Justice System - answer1. Law Enforcement
2. Prosecution
, 3. Judiciary and Courts
4. Probation
5. Institutional Corrections
6. Parole
7. Appellate Courts
Army Jurisdictional Rules over Soldiers - answer1. Military jurisdiction over soldiers
anywhere, anytime,
2. State also has jurisdiction for offenses off post and on areas of some installations
3. Federal jurisdiction over soldiers in limited circumstances
Jurisdiction over civilians - answer1. Military jurisdiction over offenses in overseas
operations
2. State jurisdiction over offenses off post and some installation areas
3. Federal jurisdiction over offenses by civilians on post
Commander must take into account: 4 Things - answer1. The circumstances
surrounding the offense and the extent of the harm caused by the offense
2. Appropriateness of authorized punishment
3. Possible improper motives of accuser
4. Collateral misconduct by victim
Crime Victims Rights Act: 8 Things - answer1. Right to be reasonably protected from
the accused
2. Right to a reasonable, accurate, and timely notice
3. Right not to be excluded from public proceedings
4. Right to be reasonably heard
5. Reasonable right to confer with government attorney
6. Right to full and timely restitution as provided by law
7. Right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay
8. Right to be treated with fairness and with respect for the victim's dignity and privacy
Commander's are to: (2) - answer1. Keep victims informed about important milestones
throughout the case
2. Take responsibility for providing a monthly update to the victim
a. Updates concer the status of any ongoing investigative, medical, legal, or command
proceedings regarding the case until final disposition.
b. Update must occur within 72 hours of the last sexual assault review board. SARB
Victim Witness Liaison (VWL) - answerThe primary point of contact for victims and
witnesses involved in the military judicial process. The VWL provides, facilitates, and
coordinates services to victim to ensure that the victim is informed of financial, legal,
and other social service support that is available through public and private programs,
including available compensation through federal, state, and local programs.
SARC/SHARP Specialist Responsibilities - answer1. Advise victim of reporting options
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