Write a paper on the Thesis Statement: The Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program (SHARP) is critical to readiness because it advances the Army towards the ultimate goal of eliminating incidents by fostering a culture free of sexual harassment and sexual assault through prevention, education and training, victim support, reporting procedures, and appropriate accountability that enhances the safety, well-being, and readiness.
1. New Sharp Supported Legislation- Vanessa Guillen Act/Bill
2. Training and Awareness
3. Victim Support
Conclusion:
Effective implementation of the SHARP legislation- The Vanessa Guillen Act/Bill, training and awareness, victim support, policies and appropriate accountability promotes a safe environment. Through education and training, commanders enable soldiers to prevent and appropriately respond to corrosive behaviors. By fostering a culture free of sexual harassment and sexual assault, units can focus on other critical issues.
Keep in mind the White Paper must include the following: 1. Introduction/Summary 2. History/Background and Context 3. Problem (Defined) 4. Discussion to relate point of view from sources used 5. Writer takes a position 6. Solution/s 7. Conclusion. The individual paper will be combined with the other group members papers to form a comprehensive discussion and recommended solution to the contemporary issue facing the Army and nation. This group paper forms the foundation of the group brief. Collaboration within the group during the individual writing process is key to ensure differing perspectives are adequately discussed.
