Sec. 545. Development of resource guides regarding sexual assault for the military service academies
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Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, each Superintendent of a military service academy shall develop and maintain a resource guide for students at the respective military service academies regarding sexual assault. Each guide developed under this section shall include the following information with regards to the relevant military service academy: An explanation of prohibited conduct, including examples. An explanation of consent. Victims’ rights.
Clearly described complaint process, including to whom a complaint may be filed. Explanations of restricted and unrestricted reporting. List of mandatory reporters. Protections from retaliation. Assurance that leadership will take appropriate corrective action. References to specific policies. Resources for survivors. Contact information. Location. Contact information for the following support and counseling resources: The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate or other equivalent advocate or counselor available to students in cases of sexual assault.
The Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Resource Program Center. Peer counseling. Medical care. Legal counsel. Hotlines. Chaplain or other spiritual representatives. Each Superintendent shall provide the current guide developed by that Superintendent under this section— not later than 30 days after completing development under subsection
(a)to each student who is enrolled at the military service academy of that Superintendent on the date of the enactment of this Act; at the beginning of each academic year after the date of the enactment of this Act to each student who enrolls at the military service academy of that Superintendent; and as soon as practicable to a student at the military service academy of that Superintendent who reports that such student is a victim of sexual assault.