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Sexual Assault in the Military
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Denise 2 Aug 20.
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I think that the military has gotten a bit better about this stuff since the Tailhook incidents. Which could be a good thing. People are talking about it more and more. That is good. This dirty secret is out of the closet so to speak.
When i was a...
I think you are correct about the rates varying with service and combat status. Women in combat zones are reporting something that is being labeled "command rape," wherein the woman is coerced into sexual relations by a superior in her chain of co...
This to me is not okay, I don't understerd why the girl was discharged. I can't wait to be able to talk with my daughter about all of this, so that if she is sexually assaulted or anything like that, she will knock the guy out LOL!
I have to say that things like that did happen in the past, but with all the Sexual Harrassment training and Ethics training today's sailors go through, the instances you posted don't happen as often as when we were in the Navy. I retired in 2006 ...
And here's some up to date info on what the Navy is doing about the problem: http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stories/2009/aug/10/1m10sexual223417-reporting-military-sex-crimes-see/
"Factors Associated with Women's Risk of Rape in the Military Environment" can be found online at http://www.npr.org/documents/2007/oct/varapestudy.pdf
Regarding Helen Benedict, check out "Lies, Damned Lies, and Military Sexual Assault Statistics...
I would imagine that the rate would vary based on branch and combat vs. non-combat situations. I assume it would also depend on the job as to what type of situation they're in. I remember a mom on here a few months ago that reported her daughter w...
As a military woman, you do have to keep your head up and stay aware, avoid potentially dangerous situations, even with the men you work with. I never was on a ship or in a combat situation, so my experiences are with shore commands. No problems f...
Thank you. Now I have to trip up to the university, that's not online, is it?
Jenna has had no problems
I would surmise that the rate of reporting between civilian and military women is probably very close to eachother.
In fact,I did delve into it a little more:
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network reports that 1 in 6 women are raped and 60% ...
"Factors Associated with Women's Risk of Rape in the Military Environment," American Journal of Industrial Medicine, 43:262-273 (2003), A.G. Sandler, et al
And you are correct, MANY women do not report being assaulted. I also suggest you read "The...
Where did you hear this? I mean, yes, there is sexual assault, and there is pressure not to report and prosecute, but you cited stated a pretty specific number. Source, please?
“I am concerned about the reports I am hearing about sexual assaults on service women. I read that one in three women are raped, and the percentage of prosecution and conviction of sexual assault cases in the military is much lower than that of th...
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I just joined Navy for Moms as a way to try to pass on information and help young people make educated decisions about military service. I am a female retired Navy veteran (1980-2000).
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Brenda S., aka, Sailor Moon said… - Leah, thanks for your service. Welcome aboard.
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