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American Indian/Alaskan Native populations experience sexual assault and violent victimization at an alarmingly high rate. In fact, the reported rate of violent crime in Indian Country is well above all other ethnic groups and mor...
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American Indian/Alaskan Native populations experience sexual assault and violent victimization at an alarmingly high rate. In fact, the reported rate of violent crime in Indian Country is well above all other ethnic groups and more than twice the national average. (American Indians and Crime: 1999). Although the prevalence of violent crimes has been well-documented, it has been very difficult to document the magnitude of sexual assault. However, a fairly consistent understanding has emerged among some Native Americans, service providers and national researchers that the rate of sexual assault in Indian Country is not only disturbingly high, but much higher than is captured by existing statistics. Although differences in the degree of violence and sexual abuse exist from tribe to tribe, the overall picture remains compelling. Due to a lack of certain kinds of data, and the difficulty required in obtaining a solid statistical overview, we do not have clear documentation of the extent of the problem.
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This tabulation volume presents findings from the 2015 QuickCompass of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response-Related Responders (2015 QSAPR) conducted by the Defense Research, Surveys, and Statistics Center (RSSC) within the Defe...
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This tabulation volume presents findings from the 2015 QuickCompass of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response-Related Responders (2015 QSAPR) conducted by the Defense Research, Surveys, and Statistics Center (RSSC) within the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC). This survey was conducted at the request of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO) as part of its ongoing evaluation efforts of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) programs towards sexual assault prevention and survivor support. The survey was designed to provide insights about SAPR responders-Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARCs) and Victims Advocates (VAs)-at military installations worldwide, to understand how effectively responders are trained for their positions, and their perceptions of how well their program is supported and executed.
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In 1964, the rape and murder of Kitty Genovese shocked Americans from coast to coast. While a man attacked, raped, and killed this young woman for over half an hour, 38 men and women witnessed the assault and did nothing to help. ...
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In 1964, the rape and murder of Kitty Genovese shocked Americans from coast to coast. While a man attacked, raped, and killed this young woman for over half an hour, 38 men and women witnessed the assault and did nothing to help. The shock and confusion surrounding this single event captured the country's attention and launched a substantial debate into how caring people could watch such an attack, and yet do nothing. This one event launched new research and programs about the 'bystander effect'. This one event also marked the beginning of an approach by programs and researchers to move bystanders to act more responsibly. People in a bystander role often describe feeling scared, alone, and afraid to say or do something in the face of violence. They say that they fear making someone angry, possibly misunderstanding the situation, or even triggering further violence. Yet over the years, the bystander intervention approach has recognized that saying or doing something is not necessarily a single event by a single hero. In fact, in many situations, there are a variety of opportunities, and numerous people who can choose to intervene. This booklet reviews the concept of bystander intervention and some factors that lead people to act; it considers who bystanders are and some circumstances that would motivate people to get involved. The document also includes relevant research, future directions, helpful tools, resources, and training activities.
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As public recognition of domestic violence (DV) and sexual assault (SA) has reached increasing heights, there has been an outcry for more effective prevention programs. This outcry is based on an understanding of the widespread na...
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As public recognition of domestic violence (DV) and sexual assault (SA) has reached increasing heights, there has been an outcry for more effective prevention programs. This outcry is based on an understanding of the widespread nature of this problem and the incredible costs to victims and society as a whole. This document summarizes the development of prevention initiatives in these two related areas. However, we caution that DV and SA prevention initiatives and evaluation research on them are in their infancy. Therefore, this review points out trends and promising developments rather than definitive directions in the field. Although the research has many shortcomings it leads to important suggestions for prevention strategies. Research in this burgeoning field needs to inform prevention. Many of the contributing risk factors for sexual and physical assault have been identified in childhood and adolescence, and these need to be incorporated into prevention goals.
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This report presents findings from the 2015 QuickCompass of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response-Related Responders (2015 QSAPR) conducted by the Defense Research, Surveys, and Statistics Center (RSSC) within the Defense Manpowe...
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This report presents findings from the 2015 QuickCompass of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response-Related Responders (2015 QSAPR) conducted by the Defense Research, Surveys, and Statistics Center (RSSC) within the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC). This survey was conducted at the request of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO) as part of its ongoing evaluation efforts of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) programs towards sexual assault prevention and survivor support. The survey was designed to provide insights about SAPR responders-Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARCs) and Victims Advocates (VAs)-at military installations worldwide, to understand how effectively responders are trained for their positions, and their perceptions of how well their program is supported and executed.
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Sexual assault is a crime that has no place in the Department of Defense (DoD). It is an attack on the values we defend and on the cohesion our units demand, and forever changes the lives of victims and their families. In 2005, th...
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Sexual assault is a crime that has no place in the Department of Defense (DoD). It is an attack on the values we defend and on the cohesion our units demand, and forever changes the lives of victims and their families. In 2005, the Department established the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program to promote prevention, encourage increased reporting of the crime, and improve response capabilities for victims. The DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO) is responsible for the policies that define the SAPR program and the oversight activities that assess its effectiveness. Federal law requires the Department to provide Congress with an annual report on sexual assaults involving members of the Armed Forces. This report presents the Department s programmatic activities and provides analysis of reports of sexual assault made during fiscal year (FY) 2012 (October 1, 2011, through September 30, 2012). Enclosed within this report are supplementary reports from the Secretaries of the Military Departments and the Chief of the National Guard Bureau. Additionally, this year s report assesses the Department s progress in the areas of prevention, reporting, response, and improved knowledge of SAPR using the results of the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) 2012 Workplace and Gender Relations Survey of Active Duty Members (WGRA), 2012 Workplace and Gender Relations Survey of Reserve Component Members (WGRR), and the 2012 QuickCompass of Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (QSARC). Also enclosed are data and analysis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) technical report, Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence, Stalking, and Sexual Violence Among Active Duty Women and Wives of Active Duty Men Comparisons with Women in U.S. General Population, 2010, and the Report on Department of Defense Policy Required by Section 578, FY2013 NDAA.
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This report presents findings from the 2015 Focus Groups on Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (2015 FGSAPR) study, which collected qualitative feedback from military members through focus groups using trained moderators to fa...
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This report presents findings from the 2015 Focus Groups on Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (2015 FGSAPR) study, which collected qualitative feedback from military members through focus groups using trained moderators to facilitate discussion on these topics. The 2015 FGSAPR was generated in response to ongoing National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) requirements and guidance from a Secretary of Defense Directive (Secretary of Defense, 2014). The Defense Research, Surveys, and Statistics Center (RSSC) within the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) was tasked with this effort. The goal of the 2015 FGSAPR effort was to engage in small group discussions with military members across the Department of Defense (DoD) on issues related to sexual assault. These structured discussions were designed to better understand how recent changes in sexual assault policies and programs have impacted military members and their workplace environment, as well as, address the military's climate of sexual assault response and prevention.
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Sexual violence is a public health issue and epidemic. Nationally, 11.7 million women and 2.1 million men...experienced forced sex at some point in their lives. While the expansion of sexual violence intervention and prevention in...
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Sexual violence is a public health issue and epidemic. Nationally, 11.7 million women and 2.1 million men...experienced forced sex at some point in their lives. While the expansion of sexual violence intervention and prevention in the last three decades has been remarkable, a focus on the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) survivors of sexual violence has been largely missing This paper provides an overview of the research focusing on LGBT survivors of sexual violence.
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Sexual assault is a terrible crime that not only causes traumatic damage to a victim, but also may negatively impact a victim's family and friends. In the Marine Corps, it may even cripple an entire command. The Marine Corps takes...
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Sexual assault is a terrible crime that not only causes traumatic damage to a victim, but also may negatively impact a victim's family and friends. In the Marine Corps, it may even cripple an entire command. The Marine Corps takes pride in its history and traditions, especially for possessing an exceptional degree of camaraderie. Historically, the Marine Corps has been known as: 'A Force in Readiness,' 'A Few Good Men,' and 'First to Fight.' Now, the Marine Corps is also being recognized, especially by the media, and through various random surveys, for having a sexual assault problem within its ranks. There is much criticism due to Marines hurting one another, as evidenced by an increase in sexual assaults reported, 333 in fiscal year (FY) 11, reported over the last few years. Though it may appear the amount of sexual assaults reported have increased in the Marine Corps, there is substantial evidence it is the result of: better reporting, an increase in awareness training, and better response measures being taken. The Marine Corps has made arduous efforts to: clearly define sexual assault, provide Marines better guidance for reporting restricted and unrestricted reports, improve training standards, provide the best victim services, . properly conduct investigations, hold offenders accountable, and properly account for reports of sexual assault through a credible tracking system.
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When the Congress and President Clinton teamed up to make the Violence Against211 Women Act become law in 1994, the nation took a giant step forward in its 211 recognition of, and response to violence against women, particularly d...
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When the Congress and President Clinton teamed up to make the Violence Against211 Women Act become law in 1994, the nation took a giant step forward in its 211 recognition of, and response to violence against women, particularly domestic 211 violence, sexual assault, and stalking. This law not only strengthened criminal 211 laws and provided funding to enhance their enforcement, but also provided a 211 foundation for a successful long term criminal justice effort to end violence 211 against women. By encouraging collaboration among police, prosecutors, and victim 211 service providers, the Violence Against Women Act is building a comprehensive 211 community response to violence against women all across America.
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