B128
Sexual Harassment and Assault in the U.S. Army
3/166th REGT (NCOA) Basic
Leader Course, B128
Sexual Harassment and Assault in the U.S. Army
Sexual harassment and assault have always been an evil victims are required to face.
The Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program has provided a channel of
support and awareness since September 2008. Despite education and training on the topic, it’s
an issue that remains prevalent because of current culture.
First, it is important to know that sexual harassment is known to be a precursor to sexual
assault. New America discusses how sexual harassment exists across all industry subdivisions
and places of work. It is not knowledge or awareness we lack in order to change what is
happening within our ranks. It is that of the inability to change culture. Specifically, we have
very defined chains of command. Many times, perpetrators and their allies exist here. This alone
is a major deterrent for victims for the fear of retaliation and or a toxic work environment. In our
organization, we have informational training, but not a way to target culture change. In lieu of
this knowledge, I would argue that our current program does not reduce the risk of sexual
harassment and assault. We do not nearly have enough data because most victims do not report
these cases. Changing culture is our gateway to eradicating sexual harassment and assault.
Sexual harassment and assault victims continue to rise within our ranks. This does
nothing but deteriorate the very values that are the basis of who we are. Training and awareness
check a block and covers leaders’ livelihoods, not rid a masked sexually harassing culture. This
is a vast issue that no one seems to truly want to resolve.
Sexual Harassment and Assault in the U.S. Army
3/166th REGT (NCOA) Basic
Leader Course, B128
Sexual Harassment and Assault in the U.S. Army
Sexual harassment and assault have always been an evil victims are required to face.
The Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program has provided a channel of
support and awareness since September 2008. Despite education and training on the topic, it’s
an issue that remains prevalent because of current culture.
First, it is important to know that sexual harassment is known to be a precursor to sexual
assault. New America discusses how sexual harassment exists across all industry subdivisions
and places of work. It is not knowledge or awareness we lack in order to change what is
happening within our ranks. It is that of the inability to change culture. Specifically, we have
very defined chains of command. Many times, perpetrators and their allies exist here. This alone
is a major deterrent for victims for the fear of retaliation and or a toxic work environment. In our
organization, we have informational training, but not a way to target culture change. In lieu of
this knowledge, I would argue that our current program does not reduce the risk of sexual
harassment and assault. We do not nearly have enough data because most victims do not report
these cases. Changing culture is our gateway to eradicating sexual harassment and assault.
Sexual harassment and assault victims continue to rise within our ranks. This does
nothing but deteriorate the very values that are the basis of who we are. Training and awareness
check a block and covers leaders’ livelihoods, not rid a masked sexually harassing culture. This
is a vast issue that no one seems to truly want to resolve.
