Reported sexual assaults increase across U.S. military
2 years, 3 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 20,000 who said that in a similar 2018 survey, U.S. defense and military officials said. The 2018 survey found that more than 20,000 service members said they experienced some type of sexual assault, but only one-third of them filed a formal report. The latest report, expected to be publicly released Thursday, estimates that about 35,800 service members experienced some type of sexual assault in the previous year, based on the confidential survey.

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Military service academies see drop in reported sexual assaults after alarming surge
1 week, 5 days 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 …

Sexual assaults are down in the US military. Here’s what to know about the numbers
7 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 …

US Military introduces new law to deal with sexual assault in the force
11 months, 3 weeks ago

US Military introduces new law to deal with sexual assault in the force

Hindustan Times  

A new law that aims to address the growing problem of sexual harassment and assault in the US military has come into effect on 28 December. US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin addressed that military justice reform targets sexual assault with independent prosecution The law will give independent lawyers the authority to decide whether to prosecute cases of murder, rape …

The Devastating Consequences of the Military’s Inaction on Sexual Assault
1 year, 1 month ago

The Devastating Consequences of the Military’s Inaction on Sexual Assault

Slate  

When she was sexually assaulted, Bella Poarch was 18, on her first assignment for the U.S. Navy. Vanessa Guillén, who was stationed at the same base, was murdered by a fellow service member, an Army investigation had concluded the Texas base was “permissive of sexual harassment and sexual assault.” Army investigators found Guillén had been sexually harassed before her death, …

Female soldiers in Army special operations face rampant sexism and harassment, military report says
1 year, 4 months ago

Female soldiers in Army special operations face rampant sexism and harassment, military report says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Female soldiers face rampant sexism, harassment and other gender-related challenges in male dominated Army special operations units, according to a report Monday, eight years after the Pentagon opened all combat jobs to women. U.S. Army Special Operations Command, in a lengthy study, reported a wide range of “overtly sexist” comments from male soldiers, including a broad aversion to …

Biden signs order to bolster protections for sexual assault victims in military
1 year, 4 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
1 year, 9 months 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 …

Reported sexual assaults across US military increase by 13%
2 years, 3 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 …

US defence chief backs change in military sex assault cases
3 years, 6 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, 6 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, 7 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%, …

US Army crowdsources ideas to combat sexual assault crisis
3 years, 9 months ago

US Army crowdsources ideas to combat sexual assault crisis

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Sgt. Earlier this week, Knueven and six other soldiers went before a panel in the 18th Airborne Corps headquarters at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to present ideas on how the Army can revamp the way it deals with sexual assault and harassment. Last week, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said at his first Pentagon news conference that reducing …

Pentagon says reported sexual assaults at academies dropped
3 years, 9 months 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 …

US Marines investigate viral TikTok of female Marine calling out Corps handling of sexual assault
3 years, 10 months ago

US Marines investigate viral TikTok of female Marine calling out Corps handling of sexual assault

The Independent  

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Defense chief orders review of military sex assault programs
3 years, 11 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 …

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