As part of the planned redesign of the Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention program, the Army will launch a year-long pilot program at six sites to establish a new approach to providing victim centered care and services – the Sexual Harassment/Sexual Assault Fusion Directorate. Fort Riley will host a pilot site starting in early 2022 and will provide Army senior leaders with recommendations on expanding the program Army-wide.
The Fusion Directorate at Fort Riley will streamline victim services by synchronizing resources -- such as the sexual assault medical forensic examinations and behavior health -- and service providers such as special victims counsel attorneys and sexual assault medical directors.
“The 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley are taking proactive measures to prevent sexual assault and sexual harassment within our ranks through the following initiatives: Operation Victory Wellness, the SHARP Ambassador Program, routine Focus Groups, Teal Hash, Intervention Skills Situational Training Exercise (IS-STX), and an annual SHARP Summit,” said Lt. Col. John Vickery, director, 1st Infantry Division SHARP Program. “The Fusion Directorate adds another resource here to support strong and resilient Soldiers, Civilians and Families.”
“Sexual harassment and sexual assault are unacceptable in 1st Infantry Division and on Fort Riley, and we will remain committed to protecting our most valuable asset: our people,” said Lt. Col. Alex Tignor, 1st Infantry Division Public Affairs Officer.