Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Program
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The Army's Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) program exists so the Army can prevent sexual harassment and sexual assaults before they occur. Our goal is to eliminate sexual harassment and sexual assaults by creating a climate that respects the dignity of every member of the Army family.
Get Help
- Military One Source: confidential Department of Defense-funded program providing comprehensive information on every aspect of military life
- DoD Safe Helpline: live, one-on-one support and information to the worldwide DoD community. The service is confidential, anonymous, secure, and available worldwide, 24/7 by click, call or text
- MyDuty.mil: reporting and intervention options
- USAREUR Hotlines: list of all SARCs in USAREUR
- Reporting Options: poster detailing to whom and how to report sexual assault and harassment
Get Information & Training
- I A.M. Strong: Intervene Act Motivate
- SAPRO: develops and implements innovative sexual assault prevention and response programs for all DoD
- Army Directive 2013-20: All evaluations after Sept. 27, 2013, require an assessment of the service member's commitment to eliminating sexual harassment and assault and to fostering climates of dignity and respect in his/her unit
- SHARP Guidebook: consolidates current Army and DoD policy and recently published directives pertaining to the SHARP program
- USAREUR SHARP video library
- SHARP Focus Newsletter
Other Resources
- National Sexual Violence Resource Center: Provides leadership in preventing and responding to sexual violence through collaboration, sharing and creating resources, and promoting research.
- One in Four: Prevention strategies based in statistical research shown to increase the likelihood of bystander intervention in a situation where rape or sexual assault may occur.
- Prevent Connect: Advances the prevention of sexual assault and relationship violence by building a community of practice among people who are engaged in such efforts.
- RAINN: The Rape, Assault, Incest National Network is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization; operates the DoD Safe Helpline and the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE and online.rainn.org) in partnership with more than 1,100 local rape crisis.
- That’s Not Cool: Uses digital examples of controlling, pressuring, and threatening behavior to raise awareness about and prevent teen dating abuse.
- Men Can Stop Rape: Focuses on prevention to stop violence before it ever happens by helping men use their strength in positive ways in all of their relationships.
- Date Safe Project: Provides positive how-to skills and helpful insights for addressing verbal consent, respecting boundaries, sexual decision-making, bystander intervention, and supporting survivors.
The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the United States Department of Defense of the linked web sites, or the information, products or services contained therein.
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Eliminate Sexual Assault: Know Your Part. Do Your Part
The prevention of sexual assault is critical to maintaining an effective fighting force. We must live the Army core values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage. These values are our code of conduct. I expect all Army Europe personnel to live by this code on and off duty.
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USAG Wiesbaden conducts SHARP stand down
Male victims were the focus at U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden's Sexual Harassment and Assault Response/Prevention Stand-down at the Clay Kaserne Fitness Center April 15, an event that included an obstacle course navigated while wearing beer goggles and a resource fair showcasing the garrison's myriad support programs.
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21st TSC SHARP challenges all soldiers to be 'The Force Behind the Fight'
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany - When mentioned, most simply think of the stereotypical auditorium, a slide-show presentation to be ignored and the glazed over look in the audience's eyes. It is a topic synonymous with terms like "quarterly training," "mandatory" and "death by presentation." In reality, the concept of Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention is deserving of much more attention.MORE
Commitment to SHARP incorporated into OER, NCOER
Effective immediately, all officers and noncommissioned officers will include goals and objectives that adhere to Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program on their Officer Evaluation Report or NCO Evaluation Report.MORE
USAREUR: a continued push to change culture, eliminate sexual assault, harassment
“Every Soldier, whatever the command relationship to U.S. Army Europe, needs to understand that sexual harassment, assault response and prevention is priority number one,” said Command Sgt. Maj. David S. Davenport, senior enlisted advisor for USAREUR. “We are going to get at this.” MORE
SHARP training incorporated into USAREUR’s Best Warrior
Soldiers competing in U.S. Army Europe’s 2013 Best Warrior Competition participated in a Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention lane here Aug. 20 to demonstrate their knowledge and skill in preventing sexual harassment and assisting persons affected by sexual assault. MORE
Expert: Sexual assault is not a gender issue
Leaders across the Maneuver Center of Excellence learned more about the Army's efforts to change its culture as it relates to sexual assault and harassment awareness prevention, as retired Army... MORE
- Military One Source: confidential Department of Defense-funded program providing comprehensive information on every aspect of military life
- DoD Safe Helpline: live, one-on-one support and information to the worldwide DoD community. The service is confidential, anonymous, secure, and available worldwide, 24/7 by click, call or text
- MyDuty.mil: reporting and intervention options
- USAREUR Hotlines: list of all SARCs in USAREUR
- Reporting Options: poster detailing to whom and how to report sexual assault and harassment
- I A.M. Strong: Intervene Act Motivate
- SAPRO: develops and implements innovative sexual assault prevention and response programs for all DoD
- Army Directive 2013-20: All evaluations after Sept. 27, 2013, require an assessment of the service member's commitment to eliminating sexual harassment and assault and to fostering climates of dignity and respect in his/her unit
- SHARP Guidebook: consolidates current Army and DoD policy and recently published directives pertaining to the SHARP program
- USAREUR SHARP video library
- SHARP Focus Newsletter
- National Sexual Violence Resource Center: Provides leadership in preventing and responding to sexual violence through collaboration, sharing and creating resources, and promoting research.
- One in Four: Prevention strategies based in statistical research shown to increase the likelihood of bystander intervention in a situation where rape or sexual assault may occur.
- Prevent Connect: Advances the prevention of sexual assault and relationship violence by building a community of practice among people who are engaged in such efforts.
- RAINN: The Rape, Assault, Incest National Network is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization; operates the DoD Safe Helpline and the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE and online.rainn.org) in partnership with more than 1,100 local rape crisis.
- That’s Not Cool: Uses digital examples of controlling, pressuring, and threatening behavior to raise awareness about and prevent teen dating abuse.
- Men Can Stop Rape: Focuses on prevention to stop violence before it ever happens by helping men use their strength in positive ways in all of their relationships.
- Date Safe Project: Provides positive how-to skills and helpful insights for addressing verbal consent, respecting boundaries, sexual decision-making, bystander intervention, and supporting survivors.
The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the United States Department of Defense of the linked web sites, or the information, products or services contained therein.
Eliminate Sexual Assault: Know Your Part. Do Your Part
The prevention of sexual assault is critical to maintaining an effective fighting force. We must live the Army core values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage. These values are our code of conduct. I expect all Army Europe personnel to live by this code on and off duty. MORE
USAG Wiesbaden conducts SHARP stand down
Male victims were the focus at U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden's Sexual Harassment and Assault Response/Prevention Stand-down at the Clay Kaserne Fitness Center April 15, an event that included an obstacle course navigated while wearing beer goggles and a resource fair showcasing the garrison's myriad support programs. MORE
21st TSC SHARP challenges all soldiers to be 'The Force Behind the Fight'
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany - When mentioned, most simply think of the stereotypical auditorium, a slide-show presentation to be ignored and the glazed over look in the audience's eyes. It is a topic synonymous with terms like "quarterly training," "mandatory" and "death by presentation." In reality, the concept of Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention is deserving of much more attention.MORE
Commitment to SHARP incorporated into OER, NCOER
Effective immediately, all officers and noncommissioned officers will include goals and objectives that adhere to Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program on their Officer Evaluation Report or NCO Evaluation Report.MORE
USAREUR: a continued push to change culture, eliminate sexual assault, harassment
“Every Soldier, whatever the command relationship to U.S. Army Europe, needs to understand that sexual harassment, assault response and prevention is priority number one,” said Command Sgt. Maj. David S. Davenport, senior enlisted advisor for USAREUR. “We are going to get at this.” MORE
SHARP training incorporated into USAREUR’s Best Warrior
Soldiers competing in U.S. Army Europe’s 2013 Best Warrior Competition participated in a Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention lane here Aug. 20 to demonstrate their knowledge and skill in preventing sexual harassment and assisting persons affected by sexual assault. MORE
Expert: Sexual assault is not a gender issue
Leaders across the Maneuver Center of Excellence learned more about the Army's efforts to change its culture as it relates to sexual assault and harassment awareness prevention, as retired Army... MORE