US Army Recruiting Command

Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault

Prevention Board
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 DVSAPB Agenda
• DCG Opening Remarks
• Brigade Brief Backs
• 1st Bde
• 2d Bde
• 3d Bde
• 5th Bde
• 6th Bde
• Medical Bde
• Special Missions Bde
• Closing Comments

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1 US Army Recruiting Brigade

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 1st Brigade Selected FY 08
Serious Incident Reports

Spouse Abuse/
Domestic Sexual Violation Army
Drug Abuse Altercation Misconduct Standards/Serious Crimes Child Neglect
1st Bde HQ

ALBANY 0 1 2 0 1

BALTIMORE 0 1 3 0 0

NEW ENGLAND 0 3 2 0 0

HARRISBURG 0 1* 2 1 0

NEW YORK CTY 1 1 0 0 0

MID-ATLANTIC 3 3* 2 0 0

SYRACUSE 1 2 3 0 0

BECKLEY 0 0 0 0 0

Total 5 12 14 1 1

*Due to transformation, Harrisburg BN case transferred from Pittsburgh BN;

one Mid-Atlantic BN case transferred from New York City BN

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 Brigade Recruiter Misconduct
Reported Incidents Involving Categories of Selected Offenses
Applicants Involving Applicants
16
FY 06 FY 07 FY 08
14
12 Criminal Misconduct 1 0 0

10 Sexual Misconduct 3 0 1
Founded
8 Sexual Harassment 0 1 0
Unfounded
6 Fraternization or 12 13 11
Open Unauthorized
4 Relationship

2 Total Incidents 16 14 12

0
FY06 FY07 FY08
*Founded - completed cases
•*Includes actions pending and under investigation
*Unfounded – cases that have been unsubstantiated

*Open – cases that have an on going investigation or

are pending action

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 Family Advocacy Program Cases
Reported and Substantiated
Fiscal Year Totals 4th Qtr FY Total Comparisons
16 15 6
5 5
14 13 5
12
4
10
Total Total
8 3
Sub 2 2 Sub
6 5
4 2
4
1
2
0 0
FY 07 FY 08 YTD FY 07 FY 08

ANALYSIS/TRENDS CHALLENGES
• Closure of SIRs.
• No trends noticed.
• 40% of all domestic abuse cases occurred/were
reported in the 4th Quarter.

NEEDS
• None

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 Commander’s Comments

• Trends: 40% of Family Advocacy incidents (total of all

categories) occurred during 4th Quarter

• Lessons learned: Must have program reporting requirement

awareness down to the lowest level.

• Training: Continue to reinforce SIR follow-up and

scheduling of annual training at ATC’s and other venues.

Recommendations: None

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 2d US Army Recruiting Brigade

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 2d Brigade Selected FY 08
Serious Incident Reports
Spouse Abuse/ Violation Army
Domestic Sexual Standards/Seriou Child
Drug Abuse Altercation Misconduct s Crimes Abuse

2nd Bde HQ 1
ATLANTA 1 1 3
COLUMBIA 1
JACKSONVILLE 6 3 1
MIAMI 2 1 1
MONTGOMERY 1
RALEIGH 1
TAMPA 1 1
BATON ROUGE 3

Total 15 6 6 1 0

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 Brigade Recruiter Misconduct
Reported Incidents Involving Categories of Selected Offenses
Applicants Involving Applicants

50
FY 06 FY 07 FY 08
40
Criminal Misconduct 1 1 1

30 Sexual Misconduct 1 2 1
Founded
Sexual Harassment 0 0 5
Unfounded
20 Fraternization or 1 5 4
Open Unauthorized
Relationship
10 7
5 Total Incidents 3 7 *11
3 2 3
00 0 1
0
FY 06 FY07 FY08
*Founded - completed cases
•*Includes actions pending and under investigation
*Unfounded – cases that have been unsubstantiated

*Open – cases that have an on going investigation or

are pending action

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 Family Advocacy Program Cases
Reported and Substantiated
Fiscal Year Totals 4th Qtr FY Total Comparisons
16 15 3.5
3
14 3
12 2.5
10 SIR Tracked 2 SIR Tracked
10 2
Sub Sub
8 7
6 6 6 FAP Tracked 1.5 FAP Tracked
6 5
Sub Sub
3 1
4
2 0.5
0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0
FY 07 FY 08 YTD* FY 07 FY 08*
* as of 30 Sep 08, #5 cases pending * # cases pending

ANALYSIS/TRENDS CHALLENGES
• 40% Decrease in SIR/FAP reported cases from FY 07 • Identification of indicators
to 08
• Reporting Issues (Commanders Inquiry verses Serious
• 50% Decrease in substantiated SIR cases FY 07 to 08 Incident Report)
• 19% Decrease in substantiated FAP cases FY 07 to 08 • Determine if positive trends are transparent
• 4th Quarter period FY 07 or 08 no substantiated cases NEEDS
• 4th Quarter period FY 08 no incidents recorded • Identify At-Risk behaviors early and send to
counseling before SM ends up on SIR
• Educate force on resources available
*** SIR cases are part of total number of cases being
tracked by FAP. Not separate cases.

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 Commander’s Comments
• Trends:
¾ DUI/Drug abuse indicators reflect negative impact on brigade
¾ Better unit reporting of misconduct
¾ Family Advocacy related indicators across the brigade are down

• Lessons learned: Create systems and processes to fix negative

trends and sustain positive trends

• Training:
¾ Conduct alcohol/drug related training at all levels to continue
awareness
¾ Conduct values awareness all levels daily to reduce misconduct
¾ Sustain Family Advocacy climate through command sponsored
marriage retreats and employment of MFLC/PFC’s

• Recommendations: Implement training and awareness programs in

areas already discussed.

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 3d US Army Recruiting Brigade

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 3rd Brigade Selected FY 08 Serious Incident Reports

Violation Army
Spouse Abuse/ Standards/
Domestic Serious
Drug Abuse Altercation Sexual Misconduct Crimes Child Abuse Total
3rd Bde HQ

CHICAGO 1 1 1 0 0 3

CLEVELAND 5 1 1 3 0 10

COLUMBUS 1 4 1 0 0 6

INDIANAPOLIS 1 4 0 0 0 5

GREAT LAKES 1 4 1 3 0 9

MILWAUKEE 3 5 0 1 0 9

MINNEAPOLIS 2 1 1 0 0 4

NASHVILLE 0 2 0 0 0 2

Total 14 22 5 7 0 48

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 3d Brigade Recruiter Misconduct
Reported Incidents Involving Categories of Selected Offenses
Applicants Involving Applicants

50
FY 06 FY 07 FY 08
40
Criminal Misconduct 0 0 1
30
Founded Sexual Misconduct 1 3 2
Unfounded Sexual Harassment 0 0 1
20 16
12 Open
10 Fraternization or 9 14 14
10 Unauthorized
0 0 1 24 Relationship
0
0 Total Incidents 10 17 18
FY 06 FY07 FY08

*Founded - completed cases

•Includes actions pending and under investigation
*Unfounded – cases that have been unsubstantiated

*Open – cases that have an on going investigation or

are pending action

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 Family Advocacy Program Cases
Reported and Substantiated
Fiscal Year Totals 4th Qtr FY Total Comparisons
18 17 8
15 7
16 7
14
6
12 11
5
10 Total 4 Total
8 7 4
Sub 3 Sub
6 3
4 2
1
2 1
0
0
FY 07 FY 08 YTD FY 07 FY 08

ANALYSIS/TRENDS
•30% of our Domestic Violence cases involve AGR Soldiers
yet they only account for 19% of our formation. This is a
troubling disproportionate amount of incidents.
• 2 SIRs involve the same Soldier.
• Approximately 18% of Domestic Violence SIRs indicated that
alcohol was involved.
• 27% of the Domestic Violence SIRs indicated that the
Soldier involved had been deployed for OIF or OEF.
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As of Date as of: 30 Sep 08
CHALLENGES
• Geographic Dispersion and separation from military facilities may
lead to culture shock (3rd BDE Footprint has only 2ea AD Install).
• Recruiting OPTEMPO ICW the aforementioned can sometimes
exacerbate issues relating to OIF/OEF (PTSD)
NEEDS
• Additional funding for follow-up reintegration training to include
families and qualified personnel (PTSD manifests over time).
• Establish relationships with outside agencies to provide better
local support concerning these issues.
• Training at RRS to teach how to better deal
with issues.
• AGR be held to a shorter rotation schedule.
• Ensure mandatory req. for Soldier
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 Commander’s Comments
• Trends:
• Substance abuse and domestic violence are our highest violations. We believe these are
indicators of stress.
• AR Soldiers account for a disproportionate number of violations.
• Lessons learned:
• We need to increase knowledge on stress, substance abuse and domestic violence.
• In order to obtain an accurate picture, true Re-integration Training must be done in person
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can play-out over time; therefore, PTSD cannot be
treated in one visit
• Married Soldiers seem to deal with PTSD Symptoms better than single Soldiers. Families
provide a sanctuary for the Soldier to get away from it all.
• EO Policies are improved through Command emphasis, leadership awareness, and good
EOA rapport in the field.
Training
• Incorporate Family Wellness Training into the following training events in order to ensure
Commanders understand how it impacts unit readiness: SCAARs, USAR Training, EO
Training, Marriage Retreats. Increase knowledge of the presence of MFLC and financial
consultants.
• Educate our force on the MRAC and Soldier and Family Wellness slides.
• Recommendations:
• Additional funding for follow-up reintegration training. Should conduct 2 per year.
• USAREC work with HRC St Louis to ensure proper rotation of AGR Soldiers (601-1).
• In addition to MFLC and financial consultants, USAREC should contract for a
psychologist at brigade level.

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 5th US Army Recruiting Brigade

Domestic Violence/ Sexual Assault

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 5th Brigade Selected FY 08 Spouse Abuse / Domestic
Altercations
Serious Incident Reports (SIRs)
50

Violation
Spouse Army 40
Abuse / Standards /
Drug Domestic Sexual Serious Child
Abuse Altercation Misconduct Crimes Abuse
30
5th Bde HQ 1 Founded

DALLAS 2 1 Unfounded
20 Open
DENVER 1 *4
8
HOUSTON 1 0
10
2
KANSAS CITY 1 2

OKLAHOMA
CITY 0 0
FY08
SAN *Founded - completed cases
ANTONIO 1 2
*Unfounded – cases that have been
PHOENIX *3 1 1 1 unsubstantiated

TOTAL 5 12 1 1 1 *Open – cases that have an on going

investigation or are pending action

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 Family Advocacy Program Cases
Reported and Substantiated
Fiscal Year Totals 4th Qtr FY Total Comparisons
14 1.2
12 1 1 1
12 1
10 0.8
8 8
8 Total Total
0.6
6 5 Sub Sub
0.4
4
2 0.2

0 0
FY 07 FY08 FY 07 FY 08*
* 2 cases pending * o cases pending

ANALYSIS/TRENDS
• Over 50% of the Soldiers were previously deployed
• Female spouses were the victim in every case
• All cases involved physical abuse
• Increase from FY07 to FY08
• Alcohol was involved in 11 of 12 cases
CHALLENGES
• Maintain two trained Unit Victim Advocate (UVA) per BN
• Encouraging spouses to attend training at ATC’s
• SIR closure (addendums)
NEEDS
• Consider assistant SFA for UVA responsibilities

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 Commander’s Comments
• Trends:
• All FY08 victims were female spouses
• Over 50% of the Soldiers were previously deployed
• All cases involved physical abuse
• Increase from FY07 to FY08
• 11 of 12 Domestic Violence cases involved alcohol
• Buddy system violations are prevalent in all sexual misconduct/harassment cases.
• Lack of Buddy system enforcement and compliance at the station and company level
•Lessons learned:
• Spouse training on the consequences of Domestic Abuse is essential
• Leaders must know their Soldiers.

•Spouse training on the consequences of Domestic Abuse is essential

• Leaders must know their Soldiers

• Training:
• No current ARI funding for family life
• Increase need for Chaplain led event training

• Recommendations:
• Leverage assistant SFA for Unit Victim Advocate responsibilities

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 Brigade Recruiter Misconduct

Reported Incidents Involving

Applicants Categories of Selected Offenses
50 Involving Applicants

FY 06 FY 07 FY 08
40
Criminal Misconduct 0 0 0
30 24 Sexual Misconduct 0 0 *5
Founded
Sexual Harassment 0 3 *6
Unfounded
20 14 Fraternization or 0 11 21
Open Unauthorized
5 Relationship
10
0 0 3 Total Incidents 0 14 32

0
FY07 FY08
*Founded - completed cases
•*Includes actions pending and under investigation
*Unfounded – cases that have been unsubstantiated

*Open – cases that have an on going investigation or

are pending action

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6 US Army Recruiting Brigade

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 6th Brigade Selected FY 08 Serious
Incident Reports

Spouse
Abuse/ Violation Army
Domestic Sexual Standards/Serious
Drug Abuse Altercation Misconduct Crimes Child Abuse
6th Bde HQ
LOS ANGELES 3 1/0
PORTLAND 3 1 1/1 1*
SACRAMENTO 2 0/1
SALT LK CITY 0/0
SOUTHERN CAL 4 0/0
SEATTLE 1 1 1 0/0
FRESNO 1 1 1/2
Total 3 9 6 3/4 1

*Child abuse case part of a spouse abuse, not a separate incident

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 Family Advocacy Program Cases
Reported and Substantiated
Fiscal Year Totals 4th Qtr FY Total Comparisons
15 6
16
5 5
14 5
12
4
10 9
3 Total
Total 3
8 6 Sub
Sub
6 4 2
4 1
1
2
0 0
FY 07 FY 08 YTD* FY 07 FY 08*
* as of 1 Oct 08, #1 cases pending * 1 cases pending

ANALYSIS/TRENDS CHALLENGES
• Can anticipate elevation in FAP cases in FY 09 • The wide spread nature of the population
as reporting to Brigade FAP increases.
• 7 of the 9 domestic abuse cases came out of
two battalions (SOCAL/PORTLAND).
•Just over half of the reported domestic abuse NEEDS
cases were reported in the 4th Qtr.
• Family Wellness/Marriage Retreats
• Emphasis on doing the annual training

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 FAMILY ADVOCACY CASES
4

0
HQ FRS PTL SAC SLC SEA LA SoCAL

Spouse Abuse Child Abuse Alcohol Involved

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 SARP Cases

ƒ None reported in FY 08

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 6th Brigade Recruiter Misconduct
Reported Incidents Involving Categories of Selected Offenses
Applicants Involving Applicants

50
FY 06 FY 07 FY 08
40
Criminal Misconduct 0 0 0

30 Sexual Misconduct 2 5 2
Founded
Sexual Harassment 0 0 0
Unfounded
20 16 Fraternization or 11 13 5
13 Open Unauthorized
Relationship
10 3 6
0 2 Total Incidents 13 18 7
0 01
0
FY 06 FY07 FY08
*Founded - completed cases
•*Includes actions pending and under investigation
*Unfounded – cases that have been unsubstantiated

*Open – cases that have an on going investigation or

are pending action

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 Commander’s Comments

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 Special Missions Brigade

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 Special Missions Brigade Selected FY 08 Serious
Incident Reports

Spouse Abuse/ Sexual Violation Army

Domestic Misconduc Standards/Serious
Drug Abuse Altercation t Crimes Child Abuse
SMB HQ 0 0 0 0 0
SORB 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 0 0 0 0 0

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 Special Missions Brigade Recruiter Misconduct
Reported Incidents Involving Categories of Selected Offenses
Applicants Involving Applicants

50
FY 06 FY 07 FY 08
40
Criminal Misconduct 0 0 0

30 Sexual Misconduct 0 0 0
Founded
Sexual Harassment 0 0 0
Unfounded
20 Fraternization or 0 0 0
Open Unauthorized
Relationship
10
Total Incidents 0 0 0

0
FY 06 FY07 FY08
*Founded - completed cases

*Unfounded – cases that have been unsubstantiated

*Open – cases that have an on going investigation or

are pending action

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 Family Advocacy Program Cases
Reported and Substantiated
Fiscal Year Totals 4th Qtr FY Total Comparisons
1 1
0.9 0.9
0.8 0.8
0.7 0.7
0.6 0.6
Total Total
0.5 0.5
Sub Sub
0.4 0.4
0.3 0.3
0.2 0.2
0.1 0 0 0 0 0.1 0 0 0 0
0 0
FY 07 FY 08 YTD* FY 07 FY 08*

ANALYSIS CHALLENGES
•NA • NA
• •
• •
TRENDS NEEDS
•NA
• NA
•
•

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 Commanders Comments
Trends: No trends

Training: Sexual harassment and suicide prevention

training at ATC (4-5 Dec 08) and Wellness Stand Down
Day (15 Dec 09). ACE cards distributed. Completed
Climate Survey 24 Nov 08; no sexual harassment issues
identified.

Lessons learned: Quarterly EO training has been

effective.

Way ahead: Continue training and awareness; MFLCs

used training for soldiers, civilians and family members.

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 Closing Comments

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