What can I do to help prevent others from being sexually assaulted?

"We need to eliminate the prevalent bystander mentality. It’s intolerable to me that there are people see sexual harassment or circumstances that could lead to sexual assault and choose to turn the other way. The mentality of passive bystanders who do not assist, do not report, and do not try to help the fellow soldiers as they see sexual harassment occur are part of the problem. The issue is a cultural problem that must be shaped in order to create a zero tolerant climate."
-- GEN Raymond T. Odierno, Chief of Staff Army

As an Army Soldier, you should report immediately any activity that indicates a sexual assault may take place or has taken place. The safety of your fellow Soldiers, your unit, and your community may depend on your reporting of these incidents. You should report any suspicious behavior immediately to your commander, Military Police, or another authority.

Sexual assault can be prevented. As Soldiers, our Core Values demand that we act. There are no passive bystanders. We must protect our team members. When you see or sense the risk of sexual harassment or sexual assault, it is your duty to intervene and protect your fellow Soldiers.

As Soldiers and proud members of our team, we are duty bound to Intervene, Act and Motivate others to stop sexual assaults and the sexually offensive language and gestures that create an environment tolerant of sexual assault.