Based on recommendations from the Secretary of Defense Independent Review Commission (IRC) on Sexual Assault in the Military, the Army restructured the Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) program in fiscal year 2023. The new structure realigns the reporting chain for sexual assault response coordinators (SARCs) and victim advocates (VAs). SHARP professionals serve outside the command reporting structure. SARCs and VAs report to the Lead SARC. This change provides optimal victim assistance and reporting opportunities to service members, expert support to commanders and the oversight needed to appropriately execute the SHARP program’s mission.
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