SHARP ESSAY Facilitator Note: (Read to learners) The SHARP essay is not intended to re-victimize, initiate anunwanted Neral response, or inflict psychological stress on anyone

SHARP ESSAY

Facilitator Note: (Read to learners) The SHARP essay is not intended to re-victimize, initiate anunwanted Neral response, or inflict psychological stress on anyone. IAW DODI 6495.02 change 3, and Army Regulation 600-20, leadership (chain of command or NCO support channel) are always required to report any incidents of sexual assault. Disclosure of information pertaining to an instance of sexual assault in the SHARP essay will be immediately reported to the appropriate authorities outlined within the local SHARP reporting policy. The resulting report will be an unrestricted report.

Inform learners they will write a two page (maximum) essay addressing SHARP from within the

Army and making recommendations on how leaders at the SGT level can implement potential solutions. The winner will be selected by the commandant and recognized with a certificate of achievement and coin during graduation.

Your essay should address the question, “Why do cases of sexual harassment and sexual assault continue to take place in the Army, despite all the training and education that take place?”

I Introduction (1-2 paragraphs)

A. Opening statement

B. Background information

C. Purpose statement

II. Body (2-4 paragraphs)

A. (Point A) Why doés sexual assault occur? Include supporting evidence.

B. (Point B) Does our current approach to training reduce (or not reduce) the risk of sexual assault 211.: harassment? (Could be tied to

point A)

C. Point C) Supporting topic & evid..nce to support your main point.

D. (Point D) How do we end sexual violence in the military (recommendations/solutions)?

11. Conclusion (1-2 paragraphs) -

A. Summarize the main points.

B. Make a strong, memorable final statement.
 

• Essay must be 1-2 pages in length (title page does not count as a page)
• Essay is an individual activity
• Essay must contain two references