Much of the preventative measures of the Army is teaching how to understand consent and to know that sexual harassment and assault are not tolerated. However it should include the topic of why it happens instead of just how to stop it. The three key foundations in which give desire to people to sexually assault […]
In this essay I will be talking about Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention and why the numbers of sexual assault does continues to increase in the Army. Of all the acronyms that the army has this one is known has SHARP. There are a lot of cases each month that directly or indirectly involve in […]
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Get startedFrom the first major sexual assault scandal in the main stream media in 1996 at Aberdeen Proving grounds to today sexual assault and harassment has been a problem in the army. With all the efforts put in to the Sexual Harassment / Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Program why do the number of sexual assaults […]
In the early 2000s, the United States Department of Defense started tracking more and more files of sexual assault, within the military, and reports have been higher in the Army than any other branch. From an article on ABC News (Luis, Martinez), The number of sexual assaults in the military reported by victims increased to […]
There has been a big increase in sexual assault reports in the military from 2016 to 2017 according to Lisa Ferdinando (dod.defense.gov, Annual Report). In 2016 there were over 6,000 reports of sexual assault whereas in 2017 there are just over 6,700 reports, that’s close to a 10% difference. One thing is for sure, something […]
The United States Army is the strongest force in the world compromised of both male and female soldiers, and strenuously requires all soldiers to be educated about sexual assault annually. With all the information that is provided about sexual assault, why does it still continue to rise in the Army? In fiscal year 2017, the […]
There are different factors that contribute to the increasing number of sexual assaults throughout the Army. Increased number in reported sexual assaults, misinterpretation of friendly nature between service members, and ignorance of the leadership are significant assisting contexts. According to an article in Army.mil, “The information from the Army indicates that reporting of sexual assaults […]
Sexual assault in today’s Army is an epidemic that have to be minimized without fail. According to the DOD’s SAPRO reports sexual assault have increased by 138% since FY07. These increases are due to things like more comfortable reporting options for victims, lack of respect among the ranks and women being introduced into previously male […]
The military’s rape percentage has gone up to at an alarming rate of 88 percent since 2007. Many victims in the military have been scared and frightened by the people that have done them so wrong and left them their feeling unwanted. People in the military are just as human as civilians in the real […]
Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention (SHARP) program continues to record cases of sexual harassment and rape in the military. Bullying, coercion, and other incidences related to sexual favors are the main forms of abuse occurring in the army. However, the Department of Defense (DOD) cannot ascertain whether the rise in the reported cases of sexual […]
The purpose of this essay is to inform you the reasons of why sexual assaults continue to increase in the military. Sexual assault occurs in the military with the combination of high stress environment, loneliness and alcohol, that possibly may end in mental illness. Which thanks to the policies, regulations and training of SHARP, the […]
Sexual assault has declined in the last few years, however it is still a problem. Sexual Harassment, Assault, Prevention (SHARP) has been drilled into the soldier’s heads at least every year during mandatory briefings. SHARP is reiterated during every school or event, a soldier attends. While this has brought our numbers down, I do not […]
Sexual assault has been an issue throughout the Army for a long time. It seems that with every passing year the number of sexual assaults increase within the organization, causing further concern for the morale and the safety of the troops. Regardless of the zero-tolerance policy and the multitude of trainings and briefs given on […]
