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Sexual Harassment Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Program
The goal of the SHARP Program is to create a culture free of sexual violence and harassment, and retaliatory behaviors through a multifaceted approach. The program has two overarching responsibilities: prevention and response.
The Fort Drum SHARP Program aims to assist commanders at all levels in executing their responsibilities to prevent and respond to sexual harassment, sexual assault, and associated retaliatory behaviors.
Our services include providing support at all levels of prevention – primary, secondary, and tertiary. This may be done through education and training, response capabilities, victim support, reporting procedures, and appropriate accountability that enhances the safety and well-being of all persons covered.
For more information or for assistance with a sexual assault or sexual harassment complaint, contact the Fort Drum SHARP office to connect with a certified SHARP professional.
Resources
Fort Drum 24/7 SHARP Hotline: (315) 767-6128
Victim Assistance Center (VAC) – Watertown (24/7 Hotline): (315) 782-1855
Vet Center – Watertown: (315) 782-5479
Army Sexual Harassment/Assault Response & Prevention Website⚠
What is Sexual Harassment
Two Types of Sexual Harassment
- Quid Pro Quo - Conditions placed on a person's career or terms of employment in return for sexual favors.
Hostile Environment - When personnel are subjected to offensive, unwanted, and unsolicited comments or behaviors of a sexual nature.
Three Categories:
Verbal - Jokes, comments, whistling, or pet names.
Non-Verbal - Staring, displays, messaging, or music.
Physical Contact - Touching, cornering, or kissing.
Sexual Harassment Reporting Options
Confidential: Allows victims to receive services (i.e., behavioral health, advocacy, etc.). Subject will not be held accountable.
Anonymous: Report from an unknown or unidentified source (i.e., anonymous letter left under SARC's office door, phone call with restricted number, etc.).
Formal: Filing a complaint with commander or SHARP office.
What is Sexual Assault?
Intentional sexual contact characterized by the use of force, threats, intimidation, abuse of authority, or when the victim does not or cannot consent.
Guidelines apply 24/7, on and off-installation.
Sexual Assault Reporting Options
Restricted:
Benefits - Access to services (i.e., medical, advocacy, legal, behavioral health), can receive Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE), control the release of personal information, can change to unrestricted at any time, Special Victims' Counsel (SVC), and eligible for CATCH Program.
Limitations - Suspect may not be held accountable, ineligible for expedited transfer or reassignment, no command support, cannot receive a military protective order (MPO).
Unrestricted:
Benefits - Access to services (i.e., medical, advocacy, legal, behavioral health), can receive Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE), suspect may be held accountable, command support, can receive military protective order (MPO), Special Victims' Counsel (SVC), and eligible for expedited transfer.
Limitations - More people will know about the sexual assault (only on a need-to-know basis), investigations may require discussion of personal matters, and cannot change to a restricted report.
References
Army Regulation 600-52 - Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program
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