Sexual Assault Prevention
and Response II
Agenda
I.
What is the Impact? When Sexual
Assault Happens
II. How Do I Respond? Being a Good
Wingman: Response
III. How Can I Stop It? Being a Good
Wingman: Prevention
IV. How Can I Stop It? Effective Gender
Relations: Prevention
What is the IMPACT of sexual assault?
Constructive RESPONSE for sexual assault
Ways wingmen can PREVENT sexual assault
Accessions I
Review
Parable Act One
Characters
Laura
Brandy
Gina
Sharon
Rick
Ben
Jim
Hank
The Impact of Sexual Assault
1. How well is the group functioning together
since the assault?
2. How well are these Airmen respecting each
other? Supporting each other?
3. How does Gina seem to be impacted?
Parable Act Two
Being a Good Wingman: Response
1. How did the different characters respond to
Gina in this situation?
2. What effect do you think it had on Gina?
3. What examples did you see of disrespectful
language and attitudes?
4. What message does it send when sexist
attitudes go un-checked?
5. What else could they have done?
Constructive Response
1. Listen empathetically
2. Reserve judgment
3. Refrain from gossip
4. Rise above idle talk
Responding Constructively:
Challenges and Tactics
1. List challenges
2. Identify tactics to overcome
A View on Leadership Behaviors Post-Assault
Avoid the gossip and rise above… be a leader
A View on Leadership Behaviors Post-Assault
Avoid the gossip and rise above… be a leader
A View on Leadership Behaviors Post-Assault
Avoid the gossip and rise above… be a leader
A View on Leadership Behaviors Post-Assault
Avoid the gossip and rise above… be a leader
A View on Leadership Behaviors Post-Assault
Avoid the gossip and rise above… be a leader
A View on Leadership Behaviors Post-Assault
Avoid the gossip and rise above… be a leader
Rely on our Core Values
Empathetic Listening
1.
2.
3.
4.
Make and maintain eye contact
Avoid distractions and fidgeting
Use open body language
Ask questions to encourage the speaker to
articulate thoughts and feelings
5. Keep an open mind and reserve judgment
6. Let go of the idea that you need to be right
Parable Act Three
Being a Good Wingman: Prevention
1. Why do you think Jim chose to do nothing
the night of the assault? What were his
challenges? What other options might he
have had?
Being a Good Wingman: Prevention
2. Why do you think Ben acts the way he does?
What are his challenges? What can be done
to positively influence Ben and those like
him?
Being a Good Wingman: Prevention
3. Who else played the role of passive
bystander? Facilitator? What challenges and
options did these characters have?
Parable Act Four
Effective Gender Relations: Prevention
1. What responsibility did the men characters
have?
2. What responsibility did the women
characters have?
3. What are some of the risk factors for sexual
assault?
4. How can we all help reduce the risk of sexual
assault?
Assertiveness
• Assertiveness is the ability to stand up for your
rights without denying the rights of others.
• Assertiveness is NOT aggressiveness.
• Assertiveness may prevent a potential assault.
Summary: Things You Can Do
• Make wise choices to reduce the risk of sexual
assault
• Communicate effectively to avoid perpetration
and reduce risk of becoming a victim
• Ask for permission when it comes to sexual
matters
• Remember that a person needs to be capable
of giving consent
• Acknowledge and respect the sexual
boundaries of your partner
Summary: Things You Can Do
• Protect your wingman by not acting as
facilitators or pass bystanders
• In the event an assault, exhibit sensitivity to
the victim
• Report a sexual assault if it occurs
• Remember that sexual assault is never a
victim’s fault
• Uphold the Air Force Core Values