*Media Advisory* Trial Begins Against DC Army Major Charged in Sexual Assault Case Involving 20+ Victims, Including Civilians
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Ending Congressionally mandated programs and weakening protections will harm morale, deter reporting, and jeopardize mission readiness and unit cohesion.
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Protect Our Defenders warns that discouraging reporting will deepen the armed forces’ recruitment and retention crisis
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Protect Our Defenders serves those who have been affected by military sexual violence, victim retaliation, misogyny, sexual prejudice, and racism regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, or any other uniquely defining attribute.
