New Focus of Prevention of Sexual Assault in the National Guard – A Climate of Change

• Focus on Bystander Intervention Education
• Majority of military do not commit sexual assaults and have the power to intervene
• Risk reduction for victims focuses on understanding behavior of offenders
• True sexual assault prevention education must focus on working to stop the person who commits the assault
• Establish a command climate of prevention that is predicated on mutual respect and trust
• Keep a "finger on the pulse" of the organization's climate
• Respond with appropriate actions toward any negative trends that may emerge
• Trained SARCs and VAs to conduct SAPR Training