Reported sex assaults in the US military have dropped. That reverses what had been a growing problem
10 months, 1 week ago

Reported sex assaults in the US military have dropped. That reverses what had been a growing problem

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The number of reported sexual assaults across the military decreased last year, and a confidential survey found a 19% drop in the number of service members who said they had experienced some type of unwanted sexual contact, according to new figures obtained by The Associated Press. More than 29,000 active-duty service members said in the survey that they had unwanted sexual contact during the previous year, compared with nearly 36,000 in the 2021 survey, according to several defense officials. At the same time, 8,515 sexual assaults were reported last year involving members of the U.S. military, a decrease from 8,942 in 2022. And officials said the U.S. military academies also saw fewer reported sexual assaults in the school year that ended last spring versus the previous year.

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Reports of sexual crimes increased in late 2024, police say
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Reports of sexual crimes increased in late 2024, police say

NL Times  

The number of reported sexual offenses in the second half of 2024 was higher than in the same period in previous years, according to police annual figures. "It was even busier than in 2022, the peak year following revelations around shows like The Voice of Holland," said Caroline Monster, head of the National Expertise Team on Sexual Crimes. Police registered …

Military service academies see drop in reported sexual assaults after alarming surge
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Military service academies see drop in reported sexual assaults after alarming surge

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Reported sexual assaults at the U.S. military service academies dropped in 2024 for the second year in a row, according to new Pentagon data, marking a sharp turnaround from an alarming surge two years ago that triggered sweeping reviews and an overhaul in leadership. According to the survey, which is done every other year, about 13% of female …

Military service academies see drop in reported sexual assaults after alarming surge
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Military service academies see drop in reported sexual assaults after alarming surge

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Reported sexual assaults at the …

Sexual assaults are down in the US military. Here’s what to know about the numbers
10 months, 1 week ago

Sexual assaults are down in the US military. Here’s what to know about the numbers

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Pentagon officials are cautiously optimistic that an overall decline in reported sexual assaults among active-duty service members and the military academies suggests that leaders are finally getting a handle on what has been a persistent problem. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin called the latest report encouraging but added that “we must double down on our efforts to end sexual …

Sexual assaults are down in the US military. Here's what to know about the numbers
10 months, 1 week ago

Sexual assaults are down in the US military. Here's what to know about the numbers

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pentagon officials are cautiously optimistic …

Reported sex assaults in the US military have dropped. That reverses what had been a growing problem
10 months, 1 week ago

Reported sex assaults in the US military have dropped. That reverses what had been a growing problem

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The number of reported sexual …

Biden signs order to bolster protections for sexual assault victims in military
1 year, 8 months ago

Biden signs order to bolster protections for sexual assault victims in military

LA Times  

President Biden signed an executive order that gives decisions on the prosecution of serious military crimes, including sexual assault, to independent military attorneys. President Biden signed an executive order Friday giving decisions on the prosecution of serious military crimes, including sexual assault, to independent military attorneys, taking that power away from accusers’ commanders. World & Nation Reported sexual assaults increase …

Sexual assault reports increase at US military academies
2 years ago

Sexual assault reports increase at US military academies

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Reported sexual assaults at U.S. military academies shot up during the 2021-22 school year, and one in five female students told an anonymous survey that they had experienced unwanted sexual contact, the Pentagon said Friday. Cadets at the Air Force Academy in Colorado reported 52, the same as the previous year, and those at the U.S. Military Academy …

1 in 5 female students at U.S. military academies report unwanted sexual contact, officials say
2 years ago

1 in 5 female students at U.S. military academies report unwanted sexual contact, officials say

LA Times  

Reported sexual assaults at the U.S. military academies shot up during the 2021-22 school year, according to U.S. officials. Reported sexual assaults at U.S. military academies shot up during the 2021-22 school year, and 1 in 5 female students reported in an anonymous survey that they had experienced unwanted sexual contact, the Associated Press has learned. World & Nation Reported …

Reported sexual assaults across US military increase by 13%
2 years, 6 months ago

Reported sexual assaults across US military increase by 13%

India TV News  

Reports of sexual assaults across the US military jumped by 13 per cent last year, driven by significant increases in the Army and the Navy as bases began to move out of pandemic restrictions and public venues reopened, The Associated Press has learned. Mirroring the increase in those reports is the disclosure that close to 36,000 service members said in …

U.S. military sees 13% increase in sexual assaults since last year
2 years, 6 months ago

U.S. military sees 13% increase in sexual assaults since last year

The Hindu  

Reports of sexual assaults across the U.S. military jumped by 13% last year, driven by significant increases in the Army and the Navy as bases began to move out of pandemic restrictions and public venues reopened, AP has learned. Mirroring the increase in those reports is the disclosure that close to 36,000 service members said in a confidential survey that …

Reported sexual assaults increase across U.S. military
2 years, 6 months ago

Reported sexual assaults increase across U.S. military

LA Times  

The latest Pentagon report estimates that about 35,800 U.S. service members experienced some type of sexual assault in the previous year, based on its confidential survey. Mirroring the increase in those reports is the disclosure that close to 36,000 service members said in a confidential survey that they had experienced unwanted sexual contact — a dramatic increase over the roughly …

Sexual assault reports increase at US military academies
3 years, 1 month ago

Sexual assault reports increase at US military academies

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Reported sexual assaults at the U.S. military academies increased sharply during the 2020-21 school year, as students returned to in-person classes during the coronavirus pandemic. During a visit to West Point earlier this month, Army Secretary Christine Wormuth met with academy leaders, staff members and cadets and talked about the sexual assault problem. “West Point is working hard …

US defence chief backs change in military sex assault cases
3 years, 9 months ago

US defence chief backs change in military sex assault cases

Al Jazeera  

The move comes after a years-long push for removing commanders from decisions on trying sexual assault cases. In a major shift, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said he backed removing the prosecution of sexual assault and other related crimes from the military’s chain of command, allowing instead for independent lawyers to try those cases. Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand who has …

Report finds ‘disturbing’ racism, sexism at US military academy
3 years, 9 months ago

Report finds ‘disturbing’ racism, sexism at US military academy

Al Jazeera  

Report on Virginia Military Institute comes amid ongoing efforts to stamp out racism and sexual assault in US military. The report also noted a “theme of distrust toward VMI’s ability to effectively investigate sexual assaults” reported by cadets. “Although VMI has no explicitly racist or sexist policies that it enforces, the facts reflect an overall racist and sexist culture.” Similar …

Officials: Tiny uptick in 2020 military sex assault reports
3 years, 10 months ago

Officials: Tiny uptick in 2020 military sex assault reports

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Reports of sexual assaults among the U.S. military increased by a very small amount in 2020, a year when troops were largely locked down for months as bases around the world grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Pentagon. The annual report released Thursday showed that sexual assault reports involving service members went up by about 1%, …

Pentagon says reported sexual assaults at academies dropped
4 years, 1 month ago

Pentagon says reported sexual assaults at academies dropped

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The number of sexual harassment and sexual assault cases reported at the military service academies dropped in the pandemic-shortened 2019-20 school year, the Pentagon said Thursday. The report, which is required by law annually, comes as Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has said that reducing sexual assault is one of his top priorities. “Any other approach is, in my …

Defense Secretary Orders Review Of Military Sexual Assault Prevention Programs
4 years, 2 months ago

Defense Secretary Orders Review Of Military Sexual Assault Prevention Programs

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, in his first directive since taking office, has given his senior leaders two weeks to send him reports on sexual assault prevention programs in the military, and an assessment of what has worked and what hasn’t. “You do agree that we can’t keep doing the same thing that we’ve been doing …

Defense chief orders review of military sex assault programs
4 years, 2 months ago

Defense chief orders review of military sex assault programs

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, in his first directive since taking office, has given his senior leaders two weeks to send him reports on sexual assault prevention programs in the military, and an assessment of what has worked and what hasn’t. “You do agree that we can’t keep doing the same thing that we’ve been doing for the past …

Pentagon report shows sharp increase in military sexual assaults
5 years, 10 months ago

Pentagon report shows sharp increase in military sexual assaults

CNN  

Washington CNN — Sexual assaults across the US military increased by a rate of nearly 38% in 2018, according to a report released by the Pentagon on Thursday. The report which surveyed both men and women from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines estimated that 20,500 members of those services experienced “unwanted sexual contact” in 2018, a significant increase …

Sex assault reports up at military schools; more unreported
6 years, 1 month ago

Sex assault reports up at military schools; more unreported

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The total number of sexual assaults at the three U.S. military academies increased slightly last year, but an anonymous survey suggests far more encounters are going unreported, a new Pentagon report said Thursday. The survey, which is conducted every two years, said that the number of students at the Army, Navy and Air Force academies saying they experienced …

Across the world, militaries have a sexual violence problem
6 years, 10 months ago

Across the world, militaries have a sexual violence problem

Al Jazeera  

From Pakistan to the US, it is still very difficult for military women to speak of sexual assault and seek justice. In recent years, there has also been growing evidence of the pervasiveness of sexual violence perpetrated by peacekeeping forces and of sexual assault committed within the military ranks across the world. In more conservative settings, virginity and notions of …

How AP’s investigation into childhood sex assault took shape
7 years ago

How AP’s investigation into childhood sex assault took shape

Associated Press  

The Pentagon says it does not know how often the children of service members sexually assault one another on military bases. Based on initial responses, AP tallied 391 sexual assaults that fit its study criteria, including: — The Naval Criminal Investigative Service, which handles all felony-level sex offenses for the Navy and Marine Corps, provided information on 100 cases. AP …

Senator says sexual assault remains pervasive in US military
7 years, 6 months ago

Senator says sexual assault remains pervasive in US military

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Sexual assault in the U.S. armed forces remains pervasive despite the military’s attempts to eradicate sex crimes from the ranks, according to a new report by a Senate Democrat who has been critical of the Pentagon’s efforts. In the report released Thursday, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York said “despite years of congressional reforms, our men and women …

Pentagon report says military sexual assaults decreased in 2016
7 years, 10 months ago

Pentagon report says military sexual assaults decreased in 2016

CNN  

Story highlights The number of US service members who said they were victims of sexual assault reached a 10-year low, according to the report Compared to previous years, more of the people who were assaulted said they reported the assault through official channels CNN — The number of US service members who were victims of sexual assault declined by over …

Report: Military punishes sex assault victims
8 years, 10 months ago

Report: Military punishes sex assault victims

CNN  

Story highlights Human Rights Watch interviewed victims The Defense Department disputed the findings Washington CNN — For seven months before she was assaulted at an Air Force base in the south, Shelby Willis, then 18, filed “at least 10 complaints” about the harassment she was being subjected to by a senior airman. The report also emphasized the difficulty in getting …

Pentagon: Hundreds of military kids sexually abused annually
9 years, 2 months ago

Pentagon: Hundreds of military kids sexually abused annually

Associated Press  

Aaron C. Masa befriended a fellow Marine during field training in North Carolina. The cases represent substantiated occurrences of child sexual abuse reported to the Defense Department’s Family Advocacy Program, which does not track judicial proceedings, the department said. Responding to AP’s findings, three Democratic senators urged Defense Secretary Ash Carter to lift what they called the military justice system’s …

Pentagon: Hundreds of military kids sexually abused annually
9 years, 2 months ago

Pentagon: Hundreds of military kids sexually abused annually

Associated Press  

Aaron C. Masa became fast friends with a fellow Marine during field training in North Carolina. The cases represent substantiated occurrences of child sexual abuse reported to the Defense Department’s Family Advocacy Program, which does not track judicial proceedings, the department said. Responding to AP’s findings, three Democratic senators have urged Defense Secretary Ash Carter to lift what they called …

Male-on-male rape in the military is more prevalent than the Pentagon report
9 years, 4 months ago

Male-on-male rape in the military is more prevalent than the Pentagon report

Daily Mail  

A study has found that up to 15 times more men in the military are being raped by other man than is being reported by the Pentagon. Stock photo The Washington Times reported that most recent Pentagon sexual assault report, conducted by The Rand Corp last year, found that around 12,000 men said they had been sexually assaulted. But the …

Study: Sexual assault in military plummets
9 years, 10 months ago

Study: Sexual assault in military plummets

CNN  

Washington CNN — The percentage of military personnel who said they were victims of sexual assault dropped dramatically over the past two years, plunging by about 27%, the Pentagon said Friday. “This is a system where 19,000 men and women a year – an average of 52 new cases every day – face sexual assault or unwanted sexual contact. “But …

Documents reveal chaotic military sex-abuse record
11 years, 1 month ago

Documents reveal chaotic military sex-abuse record

Associated Press  

TOKYO — At U.S. military bases in Japan, most service members found culpable in sex crimes in recent years did not go to prison, according to internal Department of Defense documents. The records also may give weight to members of Congress pushing to strip senior officers of their authority to decide whether serious crimes, including sexual assault cases, go to …

Pentagon comes up with measures to battle sexual assaults in armed forces
11 years, 7 months ago

Pentagon comes up with measures to battle sexual assaults in armed forces

Firstpost  

The US Defence Department on Thursday unveiled steps to combat sexual assaults in the armed forces by increasing protection for victims, beefing up oversight of investigations, and making responses to such crimes more consistent across the military. By Andrea Shalal-Esa/Reuters Washington: The US Defence Department on Thursday unveiled steps to combat sexual assaults in the armed forces by increasing protection …

Fighting Back Against Sexual Assault In The Military
12 years, 3 months ago

Fighting Back Against Sexual Assault In The Military

NPR  

Fighting Back Against Sexual Assault In The Military An investigation into a dozen instructors at Lackland Air Force Base suggests systematic sexual abuse of trainees. Last month, the U.S. Air Force released its report on a sexual assault scandal that's shaken the military. Our guest is NPR Pentagon correspondent Larry Abramson, and let's bring in Nate Galbreath, he's a clinical …

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