Sexual Assault Prevention and Response for NROTC LT Donna

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response for NROTC LT Donna Vorpagel-Gunther NSTC SAPR POC March 2018

Objective Provide clarity and updated information on Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program for NROTC Units NROTC SAPR Program Titles Policy Notification of MIDN Sexual Assault Incident On Active Duty Status (CORTRAMID, Summer Cruise) Non-Active Duty Status Scenario-based examples MIDN SAPR Training Requirements New NSTC Initiatives supporting MIDN SARC Relationship

SAPR NROTC Titles OPNAVINST 1752.1C SAPR Program Manager: Service member or DoD civilian employee experienced in developing policy, or program management and execution (Tammy O'Rourke, CNIC) SARC: Subject matter expert for assigned installations and commands. NROTC SAPR Positions SAPR POC: Provide oversight of command compliance with SAPR program requirements. Must complete all required training (8 hours) by SARC within 90 days of being designated (Trained university LTs / LT De Soto) SAPR Instructor: Ensure required SAPR Training is given to MIDN (designated instructor prior to POC training or can have additional unit instructors to give training/not necessarily training officer) *ALL UNITS MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE. Admiral directs one SAPR Instructor attend 8 hour POC training with a SARC at a Naval Installation to be designated unit SAPR POC. SAPR Victim Advocate: Non-clinical crisis intervention, referral, and ongoing nonclinical support to adult sexual assault victims. 40 hour training required. Recertification every 2 years required. (Not required at unit, but may have trained staff – CNIC MOU)

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Policy Current SAPR Policy for NROTC: NSTCINST 1752.1 (No DoD/DoN Policy) SECNAVINST 1752.4B / OPNAVINST 1752.1C / DoDI 6495.02 “Only active duty, reservists, and dependents over the age of 18 who are not assaulted by their spouse or intimate partner are eligible for Restricted or Unrestricted reporting.” Midshipmen are eligible for Restricted/Unrestricted reporting and SAPR services only if assaulted while in ACTIVE Training status (CORTRAMID/Cruise) or a dependent of an active duty member. Regardless of AD Status SAPR Resources ARE AVAILABLE

Flow Chart of Sexual Assault Reporting Process for MIDN On Active Duty “Unrestricted Report” (SAIRO & SADR REQ’D) Command becomes aware of sexual assault allegation Voice & Email report to ISIC (CoS or Deputy) SITREP closure: Final disposition included Notify NCIS Follow-up SITREP due w/significant change in status OPNAV F3100.6J Complete SADR within 2 business days of final disposition NAVPERS 1752/1 SA data is entered for FY analysis Notify SJA First Flag Officer Report within 30 days of OPREP-3 Complete OPREP-3 within 24 hours SAIRO within 8 days of initial OPREP-3 OPNAV 1752/2

Sexual Assault Incident Response Oversight (SAIRO) OPNAV 1752/2 SAIRO SITREP must be issued within 8 days of when command is notified of report of a sexual assault. SARC and NCIS knowledge is required for completion. Military victim: Victim’s immediate commander creates report. Civilian victim: Alleged offender's immediate commander creates the report. The report is sent to first O-6 and first Flag Officer in the chain of command.

First Flag Officer Report 1) Provide a letter summarizing the incident within 30 Days of releasing the OPREP-3 message. Required for all cases (active duty status and civilian MIDN) Purpose: Provide a status of the case and an assessment of how the victim, and/or the alleged perpetrator (if part of the command) and the command as a whole are coping with the situation. 2) Follow-up Phonecon or VTC for amplification of the letter. Example discussion points: How the victim/alleged is doing with schoolwork How the victim/alleged is interacting with the unit Any other pertinent facts

Sexual Assault Disposition Report (SADR) NAVPERS 1752/1 After final disposition of the Sexual Assault, the alleged offender’s Commander/CO shall complete the SADR form within 2 business days of disposition. Consult with NSTC SJA prior to submitting. If the offender is unknown or if the offender is not subject to the UCMJ, the victim’s Commander/CO shall complete the form.

Sexual Assault Reporting Process for MIDN Non- Active Duty (Non-SITREP) (SAIRO & SADR are NOT REQ’D) Sexual Assault Occurs: 1. Offer University services to assist with counseling and safety. 2. Voice and Email report to ISIC. 3. Schedule phonecon debrief with Flag Officer. 4. Conduct debrief with Flag Officer within 30 days of voice report Write/send letter to Flag Officer summarizing incident 2-3 days prior to phonecon. 5. No future updates needed unless case escalates (continue to follow up with victim/alleged offender’s needs A/R) Sample letters are located on the SAPR Website http://www.netc.navy.mil/nstc/SAPR2/index.html

Sexual Assault Reporting Scenarios MECEPS / STA-21 follow active duty reporting procedures. Scenario 1: Victim: MIDN at “University A” is in a Non- Active Duty Status Accused: MIDN at “University B” is in a Non-Active Duty Status Action: No Formal SITREP required, Voice Report to ISIC, letter and phonecon to Flag Officer. Scenario 2: Victim: MIDN at “University A” is in an Active Duty status Accused: MIDN at “University B” is in a Non-Active Duty status Action: Victim’s Commanding Officer/O.I.C. will contact SARC/NCIS, initiate the SITREP, Voice Report to ISIC, letter and phonecon to Flag Officer, and follow SITREP procedures.

Sexual Assault Reporting Scenarios Scenario 3: Victim: MIDN at “University A” is in a Non-Active Duty Status Accused: MIDN at “University B” is in a Active Duty Status Action: Accused ‘s Commanding Officer/O.I.C. will contact SARC/NCIS, initiate the SITREP, Voice Report to ISIC, letter and phonecon to Flag Officer, and follow SITREP procedures. Scenario 4: Victim: MIDN at “University A” is in an Active Duty status Accused: MIDN at “University B” is in an Active Duty status Action: Victim’s Commanding Officer will contact SARC/NCIS, initiate the SITREP, Voice Report to ISIC, letter and phonecon to Flag Officer, and follow SITREP procedures. Scenario 5: Victim: Student at “University A” is in an Non-Active Duty Status (Dependent of AD parent) Accused: Student at “University B” is in an Non-Active Duty Status Action: Victim’s Commanding Officer will contact SARC/NCIS, initiate the SITREP, Voice Report to ISIC, letter and phonecon to Flag Officer, and follow SITREP procedures.

NROTC SAPR Training Requirements Each NROTC unit will provide the following SAPR training: Freshmen MIDN 4/C will receive SAPR-F* training during their Freshman Orientation program at the beginning of each academic year. New students who do not attend Freshman Orientation will receive SAPR training within 14 days of joining the unit. (*To be replaced by New Interactive Knowledge Center) Sophomore MIDN 3/C will receive the SAPR GMT Training during their second academic year. Junior MIDN 2/C and OCs will receive the SAPR-L Training during their third academic year. Senior MIDN 1/C and OCs will receive the new pre-commissioning video during their final academic year. Training is located on the NSTC SAPR Website http://www.netc.navy.mil/nstc/SAPR2/index.html

NSTC SAPR Initiatives 1) NSTC SAPR Website: Centralized location for all SAPR information Training / Policies / Contact Information / SARCs April 2015 – Present (over 4,000 views) Website expansion – CNO 2) CNIC MOUs: CNIC MOU with NROTC Units and their closest Naval Installation to provide Victim Advocate & SARC support. Alignment Support/Partnership University Counseling Centers 3) SARC/NROTC SAPR Instructor Webinar: Provide an introduction/clarification on the SAPR program and allow time for scenario based discussions/questions.

NSTC SAPR Initiatives 4) Interactive Knowledge Center: Decision based training tailored specifically created for MIDN (summer cruise and college setting scenario)

Interactive Knowledge Center Tailored, dedicated SAPR training program for MIDN through VEILS (Virtual Experience Immersive Learning Simulation) Research-based training that allows users to “become” the lead character in a movie, make decisions, and experience the consequences of those decisions, both good and bad. Presents realistic and engaging decision-based training dealing with prevention and intervention skills in a college environment and on Summer Cruise. Provides early awareness and training of appropriate behavior expected of a future Naval Officer.

Focus Group Findings & Recommendations Summary There is a confusion among MIDN regarding rules and expectations All respondents indicated that sexual assault is something that “isn’t talked about” There is confusion regarding SAPR reporting procedures, available resources and the NROTC environment Perception exists that many males resent presence of females in Navy Inundated with SAPR training but not seen as relevant as it appears geared toward active-duty Misuse of alcohol is the number one contributing factor to inappropriate behavior and sexual assault There is significant lag time between incidents and reporting MIDN identified CORTRAMID as less professional, less stringent environment where misconduct was more likely to occur During summer cruises, many MIDN indicated that they had participated in, heard about or witnessed fraternization Teaching points More clearly, thoroughly define sexual assault/harassment and how these definitions vary from campus/ civilian definitions How differing expectations of behavior and understanding of sexual assault definitions, policies & penalties can cause harmful disconnect between campus and active duty (cruise) environment Strategies for bystander intervention in various social environments Reporting procedures in campus, NROTC and active duty environments and role of NROTC triad Role of alcohol in sexual assault Strategies for reducing stigma associated with sexual assault (we don’t talk about it/ victim blaming) Destructive outcomes of SH/SA on victim, NROTC unit, and Navy.

Resources NSTC SAPR POC LT Donna Vorpagel-Gunther Phone: (847) 688-7600 ext. 178 Email: [email protected] Staff Judge Advocate LCDR Parker Carlisle Phone: (847) 688-7600 ext. 463 Email: [email protected] DoD Safe Helpline Phone: (877) 995-5247 www.safehelpline.org