Getting to the left of SHARP
Subtitle: lessons learned from West Point's efforts to combat sexual harassment and assault
By: Robert L. Caslen, Jr., Cindy R. Jebb, Daniel Gade, Hope C. Landsem
Contributors: Jebb, Cindy R., 1960- author; Gade, Daniel, author; Landsem, Hope C., author; Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute; Army War College (U.S.). Press
Publisher: Strategic Studies Institute and U.S. Army War College Press
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Carlisle, PA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 26
ISBN-13: 9781584876588
Subjects: Women soldiers; Crimes against; Prevention; Sexual harassment in the military; Rape in the military; Case studies; Sexual harassment in universities and colleges; Rape in universities and colleges
Other titles: Getting to the left of Sexual Harassment Assault Response and Prevention
Description: "On July 26, 1948, President Harry Truman signed Executive Order 9981, ending the practice of segregating the military services by race. That same year, the Army allowed women to join the services on an equal basis with men. Both of these steps preceded the larger societal changes that allowed fully equal treatment of all types of American citizens in military service. Just over 2 years ago, Congress repealed the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy, allowing for gays and lesbians to openly take their place in the military. Our procedures and policies for successful gender integration have grown and evolved. The authors share five principles for leaders and commanders on the prevention of sexual harassment and assault, as well as associated 'Tips' for implementation: (1) Leaders identify and break chains of circumstance; (2) Education is preferable to litigation; (3) What's electronic is public; (4) Don't ignore pornography; and, (5) Unit climate is the commander's responsibility. These principles and their associated tips are not panaceas, and these recommendations are submitted for discussion and feedback"--Publisher's web site.
Notes: "January 2015."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 22-26).

Also available online in PDF format from Strategic Studies Institute (SSI) web site.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: We can and must do better : getting to the left of Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention; title: Case study : West Point; title: West Point's cadets against sexual harassment and assault; title: How does one learn, and how does learning change behavior?; title: Five principles for ensuring an effective SHARP; title: Conclusion.