Navy Pride and Professionalism Lesson 1.7 Violent Crime and Suicide Awareness Navy Pride and Professionalism – Violent Crime and Suicide 1-7-1

Lesson Overview In this lesson, you will learn the different forms of violent crime, your duty to report crime and how to do so, and what to do and not do to prevent suicide. Photo Source: Navy Pride and Professionalism – Violent Crime and Suicide 1-7-2

What do the following have in common? Two military members get into a fight after drinking in a bar A military member slaps a spouse A military member is beaten by a spouse They are all examples of “Blue-on-Blue” crime Navy Pride and Professionalism – Violent Crime and Suicide 1-7-3

Assault Assault - According to the UCMJ, attempting or offering to do bodily harm to another person, whether or not the attempt succeeds Navy Pride and Professionalism – Violent Crime and Suicide 1-7-4

Aggravated Assault Assault with a dangerous weapon or other means or force likely to produce death or grievous bodily harm Committing assault and intentionally inflicting grievous bodily harm with or without a weapon Navy Pride and Professionalism – Violent Crime and Suicide 1-7-5

Sexual Assault Intentional sexual contact characterized by the use of force, physical threat, or abuse of authority when the victim does not or cannot consent Navy Pride and Professionalism – Violent Crime and Suicide 1-7-6

Sexual Assault Includes Rape Non-consensual sodomy (anal or oral sex) Indecent assault (unwanted sexual contact or fondling with intent to gratify sexual desire) Attempts to commit any of these acts Navy Pride and Professionalism – Violent Crime and Suicide 1-7-7

Domestic Violence The use, attempted use, or threatened use of violence against a person of the opposite sex, who is a current or former spouse, a person with whom the abuser shares a child in common, or a current or former intimate partner with whom the abuser shares or has shared a common domicile Navy Pride and Professionalism – Violent Crime and Suicide 1-7-8

Child Abuse Can Be Physical Emotional Sexual Neglect Navy Pride and Professionalism – Violent Crime and Suicide 1-7-9

Extremist Groups and Gangs Despite some high profile cases, gangs and extremists are not in the Navy in large numbers But they do exist, and any gang or extremist activity is too much Navy Pride and Professionalism – Violent Crime and Suicide 1-7-10

Extremist Groups Advocate supremacist causes Attempt to create illegal discrimination Advocate using force or violence Otherwise engage in efforts to deprive individuals of civil rights Navy Pride and Professionalism – Violent Crime and Suicide 1-7-11

Gangs Groups which commits acts of crime against the public and other groups Usually have common area of residence and/or racial and ethnic background Usually have a defined hierarchy Navy Pride and Professionalism – Violent Crime and Suicide 1-7-12

Caution! People who disagree with you or have different beliefs or causes are not, by virtue of that fact, extremists Constitutional right of free association; merely belonging to an organization is not illegal or against Navy policy Only active participation in some organizations is against Navy policy Navy Pride and Professionalism – Violent Crime and Suicide 1-7-13

Caution! Cont. Be wary of stereotyping and prejudice A Sailor wearing gang or extremist tattoos may be trying to leave that life behind Gang gestures, attitudes, and slang may only reflect young people being “cool” Gang and extremist symbols sometimes have other meanings Navy Pride and Professionalism – Violent Crime and Suicide 1-7-14

Reporting Requirements for Violent Crime Navy Regulations Article 1137 - Obligation to Report Offenses Obligates Sailors to report “all offenses under the UCMJ” UCMJ Article 92 - Failure to Obey an Order or Regulation Failure to report a crime can be considered dereliction of duty under UCMJ Article 92 Navy Core Values Navy Pride and Professionalism – Violent Crime and Suicide 1-7-15

Options for Reporting Violent Crime 911 (or local equivalent if overseas) Command Chaplain Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) Family Advocacy Program Base Security Navy Pride and Professionalism – Violent Crime and Suicide 1-7-16

Witnesses and Victims: What should you do? Report the crime Seek needed medical attention In cases of rape or sexual assault, avoid destroying evidence (by showering, bathing, washing clothes etc.) until after medical examination Seek counseling Navy Pride and Professionalism – Violent Crime and Suicide 1-7-17

Involvement in Violent Crime: What are the consequences? Courts-Martial Dismissal with Other than Honorable (OTH) discharge Judicial Punishment Non-Judicial Punishment Loss of Pay Administrative Consequences Civil Consequences Navy Pride and Professionalism – Violent Crime and Suicide 1-7-18

Suicide Awareness and Prevention 1-7-19

Suicide Awareness: Definitions Suicide Attempt First Responder Navy Pride and Professionalism – Violent Crime and Suicide 1-7-20

Warning Signs/Risk Factors Talk about committing suicide Depression Substance abuse Previous suicide attempt(s) Navy Pride and Professionalism – Violent Crime and Suicide 1-7-21

Warning Signs/Risk Factors Cont. Recent problems with: An intimate relationship Finances Work/Career The law Navy Pride and Professionalism – Violent Crime and Suicide 1-7-22

Dos and Don’ts of Suicide Prevention Ask directly if you think someone may be considering suicide and actively listen and acknowledge their talk and feelings Debate the morality of suicide Keep suicide conversations confidential Let the individual know you care and understand Do Don’t Don’t Do Navy Pride and Professionalism – Violent Crime and Suicide 1-7-23

Dos and Don’ts of Suicide Prevention Cont. Inform the chain of command. Leave the individual alone Act shocked Encourage or dare the individual to do it Get Help immediately Remove means to commit suicide (weapons, pills, etc) Don’t Don’t Don’t Do Do Navy Pride and Professionalism – Violent Crime and Suicide 1-7-24

ACT to Prevent Suicide A – Ask. If you believe someone is thinking about committing suicide, ask directly and acknowledge their talk, behavior, and feelings. C – Care. Let the individual know you care and understand. Care about your shipmate. T – Treat. Inform the chain of command and obtain professional help as soon as possible. Navy Pride and Professionalism – Violent Crime and Suicide 1-7-25

Where do you go for help? Command Leadership Medical Services Chaplains Navy Pride and Professionalism – Violent Crime and Suicide 1-7-26

PTSD and Combat Stress Injury Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Can follow any traumatic experience Combat Stress Injury Becoming more common as Individual Augmentees return from Iraq and Afghanistan Navy Pride and Professionalism – Violent Crime and Suicide 1-7-27

PTSD and Combat Stress Injury Cont. Stress is a normal reaction to combat. Most will recover on their own. If they do not, and the stress goes untreated, it can develop into PTSD, which will put them at higher risk for suicide. Navy Pride and Professionalism – Violent Crime and Suicide 1-7-28

Summary There is less violent crime in the Navy than in the civilian world. But any is too much. Violent crime violates not only law and regulation, but Navy Core Values. Navy Pride and Professionalism – Violent Crime and Suicide 1-7-29

Summary Cont. Sailors are required to report violent crime, not only by law and regulation, but by their ethical and moral responsibility to their fellow human beings Navy Pride and Professionalism – Violent Crime and Suicide 1-7-30

Summary Cont. Suicide is an individual and unit readiness issue. It does not affect only the individual who commits it. It affects family members and friends, shipmates, and the Navy. We are all First Responders when it comes to suicide. Navy Pride and Professionalism – Violent Crime and Suicide 1-7-31