SHARP Foundation - Module 1 EXAM (2026)
QUESTIONS AND (elaborated) WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
What is victimology? - ANSWERS-The study of Victims
What rights are available to victims? - ANSWERS-1) Reasonable protection from the
accused
2) Reasonable, accurate and timely notice
3) Not to be excluded from any public proceedings
4) Be reasonably heard
5) Reasonable right to confer with government's attorney
6) Full and timely restitution as provided in law
7) Proceedings free from unreasonable delay
8) Be treated with fairness and respect for the victim's dignity and privacy
What are the four steps to prevent sexual harassment and sexual assault? -
ANSWERS-1) Know and follow the rules
2) Reduce threats
3) Promote Awareness
4) Influence behavior
What is the goal of SHARP? - ANSWERS-To have Army values establish the "norm" of
intervening and to prevent sexual harassment and sexual assault.
What are the strategies for culture change? - ANSWERS-1) Knowledge of current
status
2) Vision for the future
3) Goals
, 4) Training
5) Research
6) Participation
What are some ways to enhance nonverbal communication? - ANSWERS-1) Remain
Silent*
2) Make sympathetic sounds
3) Nod your head appropriately
4) Sit at an angle
5) Smile
6) Appear relaxed
7) Be interested in what the victim is saying.
What is essential to maintaining the victim's trust and sense of safety? -
ANSWERSMaintaining appropriate boundaries of communication and consistently
behaving within the limits of the SHARP professional/victim relationship.
How do you establish boundaries with a victim? - ANSWERS-1) Provide professional
information only
2) Separate appropriate vs. inappropriate behavior
3) Do not promote a false sense of security
4) Ease into the boundaries
5) Explain you are an advocate not a counselor
6) Help with any resources
7) Guide the victim
8) Do not let the victim get too connected
What conflicts should you be aware of? - ANSWERS-Any that could prevent you from
providing appropriate and sufficient support and care to victims.
QUESTIONS AND (elaborated) WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
What is victimology? - ANSWERS-The study of Victims
What rights are available to victims? - ANSWERS-1) Reasonable protection from the
accused
2) Reasonable, accurate and timely notice
3) Not to be excluded from any public proceedings
4) Be reasonably heard
5) Reasonable right to confer with government's attorney
6) Full and timely restitution as provided in law
7) Proceedings free from unreasonable delay
8) Be treated with fairness and respect for the victim's dignity and privacy
What are the four steps to prevent sexual harassment and sexual assault? -
ANSWERS-1) Know and follow the rules
2) Reduce threats
3) Promote Awareness
4) Influence behavior
What is the goal of SHARP? - ANSWERS-To have Army values establish the "norm" of
intervening and to prevent sexual harassment and sexual assault.
What are the strategies for culture change? - ANSWERS-1) Knowledge of current
status
2) Vision for the future
3) Goals
, 4) Training
5) Research
6) Participation
What are some ways to enhance nonverbal communication? - ANSWERS-1) Remain
Silent*
2) Make sympathetic sounds
3) Nod your head appropriately
4) Sit at an angle
5) Smile
6) Appear relaxed
7) Be interested in what the victim is saying.
What is essential to maintaining the victim's trust and sense of safety? -
ANSWERSMaintaining appropriate boundaries of communication and consistently
behaving within the limits of the SHARP professional/victim relationship.
How do you establish boundaries with a victim? - ANSWERS-1) Provide professional
information only
2) Separate appropriate vs. inappropriate behavior
3) Do not promote a false sense of security
4) Ease into the boundaries
5) Explain you are an advocate not a counselor
6) Help with any resources
7) Guide the victim
8) Do not let the victim get too connected
What conflicts should you be aware of? - ANSWERS-Any that could prevent you from
providing appropriate and sufficient support and care to victims.
