Army SHARP RDTE
Abstract
This Project funds contracts that cover critical research needs of the Army Sexual Harassment / Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Office and the greater Army with a specific focus on prevention. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 this contract achieves three goals: (1) to inform sexual harassment prevention research efforts , (2) examine the nature of offending within the military to inform effective sexual assault prevention efforts, and (3) assess the efficacy of training/prevention/outreach efforts related to sexual assault, in particular but not limited to male service members. Ongoing efforts to meet the first goal will explore the nature of sexual harassment in the Army, identify the organizational costs related to harassment (e.g., increased turnover, lower job satisfaction, and job performance), and examine the role of sexual harassment as it relates to sexual assault within the continuum of harm. Based on these studies, the performer will recommend effective sexual harassment prevention strategies. Studies will ensure that Army SHARP programs build climates for dignity and respect free of sexual harassment. To meet the second goal, studies will examine behavioral patterns in offending within military sexual assault cases. For instance, behavioral patterns may reveal the nature of military sexual assault or identify potential vulnerabilities that could lead someone to perpetrate sexual assault. Studies may also be informed by offender patterns observed in research using administrative data sources. Based on this research, the performer will identify ways to reduce risk of sexual offending behavior, recommend ways to improve skills and abilities that will bolster one's ability to engage in healthy relationships, and inform effective sexual assault prevention practices. To meet the third goal, research will (1) conduct male-specific assessments and (2) conduct other assessments that will assess the efficacy of training/prevention/ outreach efforts related to sexual assault. The research will characterize the behaviors associated with military men's victimization and how they differ from those of service women, men's decision processes to file a formal report of sexual assault, and their experiences with the military sexual assault response systems. In particular, the research will focus on male victimization that occurred during military service rather than childhood sexual assault. Based on this research, the performer will identify ways to improve tailored recommendations for responding to and supporting male victims. This research will improve Department of Defense (DoD) prevention and response for male Service members. To meet the second part of this goal, the research may conduct assessments to evaluate the efficacy of training/prevention/outreach efforts related to sexual assault. This may involve conducting evaluation research to assess the effectiveness of individual programs or practices. Based on this research, the performer will determine whether these programs are effective and propose ways to improve SHARP efforts. This research will ensure that SHARP programs deliver effective training/ prevention/outreach.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2022
- Source ID
- FJ2_0605898A_6_2040_PB_2022
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