Sexual Harassment Assault Response and Prevention

Updated SHARP training requirement memo

Sexual Harassment Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) and Victim Advocates are available at major DoD installations to assist victims (survivors) of sexual assault. SHARP serves as the single point of contact for integrating and coordinating sexual assault victim (survivor) care 24/7, 365 days a year. The SHARP Office is also responsible for providing Sexual Assault Prevention training throughout Tennessee National Guard installations.

The DoD Safe Helpline provides a live, confidential and anonymous sexual assault hotline for the DoD community.

Click: www.SafeHelpline.org
Call: 1-877-995-5247
Text: 55-247 (in the U.S.) or 202-470-5546 (outside the U.S.)

Sexual Assault is defined as intentional sexual conduct, characterized by use of force, physical threat or abuse of authority or when the victim does not or cannot consent. Sexual assault includes rape, nonconsensual sodomy (oral or anal sex), indecent assault (unwanted, inappropriate sexual contact or fondling), or attempts to commit these acts. Sexual assault can occur without regard to gender or spousal relationship or age of victim.

CRISIS INTERVENTION

In Tennessee, if you or another Servicemember you know is in crisis, call (855) 435-7492 for assistance 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.  If this is a sexual assault issue, contact 615-342-9372.
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You are not alone.