GILLIBRAND FACT SHEET ON SEXUAL ASSAULTS IN THE MILITARY
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s office released the following facts today. Any of the following can be attributed to...
PRESS RELEASE: Open Letter to Senator McCaskill From Sexual Assault Survivor Ask Her to Reconsider Opposition to Independent & Impartial Justice System
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2013 Contact: Brian Purchia, , brian@protectourdefenders.com *** PRESS RELEASE *** OPEN LETTER TO SEN. MCCASKILL FROM SEXUAL...
PRESS RELEASE: Senator McCaskill Tells Military Sexual Assault Survivors to Wait Five More Years for an Independent and Impartial Justice System
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2013 Contact: Brian Purchia, , brian@protectourdefenders.com *** PRESS RELEASE *** SENATOR MCCASKILL TELLS MILITARY SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS TO...
PRESS RELEASE: Rand Paul and Ted Cruz Join Gillibrand, Boxer, Grassley Effort to Create Independent, Non-Biased Military Justice System for Victims of Sexual Assault When Defense Bill Comes to Senate Floor This Mont
For more information, go to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s website. Growing Bipartisan Momentum for Measure Supported by Major Victims’ Advocacy Groups...
PRESS RELEASE: Sen. Paul Joins Senate Colleagues in Support of Military Justice Improvement Act
Sen. Paul Joins Senate Colleagues in Support of Military Justice Improvement Act Jul 16, 2013 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Rand...
Protect Our Defenders President Testifies at Senate Hearing on Military Sexual Assault
1. Read remarks from Protect Our Defenders President, Nancy Parrish (Download printable PDF version) 2. Read a recap of military...
STATEMENT: Protect Our Defenders Applauds Bipartisan Legislation to Reform Military Justice System
*Military sexual assault survivors and Protect Our Defenders President, Nancy Parrish are available for interviews. **If you would like remarks...
PRESS RELEASE: General Welsh Blames Troops for Sexual Assault Epidemic
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2013 Contact: Brian Purchia, , brian@protectourdefenders.com *** PRESS RELEASE *** GENERAL WELSH BLAMES TROOPS FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT...
Ranking Member Smith Appoints Elizabeth Hillman to Sexual Assault Review Panel
The US House Armed Service Committee announced today: Washington D.C. – Today, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member, Congressman Adam...
PRESS RELEASE: Outside Tucson Base Victim’s Family Call for Pilot Convicted of Sexual Assault be Removed
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2013
Contact: Brian Purchia, , brian@protectourdefenders.com Tucson Contact: Max Wertheimer, 415-302-1584, max@protectourdefenders.com
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OUTSIDE TUCSON BASE VICTIM’S...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Tucson Family Protests at Base Where Pilot Convicted of Sexual Assault Transferred
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2013
Contact: Brian Purchia, , brian@protectourdefenders.com Tucson Contact: Max Wertheimer, 415-302-1584, max@protectourdefenders.com
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VICTIM’S FAMILY AND SEXUAL...
PRESS RELEASE: Letter to Sec. Hagel Shows Commander Unjustly Overturned Sexual Assault Conviction
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 23, 2013
Contact: Brian Purchia, , brian@protectourdefenders.com *** PRESS RELEASE ***
LT. GEN. FRANKLIN HAD NO RATIONAL BASIS...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Victim’s Family to Protest Outside Tucson Base Where Pilot Convicted of Sexual Assault Transferred
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 19, 2013
Contact: Brian Purchia, , brian@protectourdefenders.com
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VICTIM’S FAMILY AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS TO PROTEST...
PRESS RELEASE: Protect Our Defenders Applauds Bill to Create Independent Office for Military Sexual Assault
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2013 Contact: Brian Purchia, , brian@protectourdefenders.com
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PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS APPLAUDS BIPARTISAN BILL TO...
STATEMENT: Internal Pentagon Conflict Hinders Sexual Assault Victims’ Rights
**A copy of Air Force LTC Joshua Kastenberg’s US v. Daniels, USAF decision and other cases mentioned in the statement...
Video: Reps Speier, Braley and Meehan Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Military Commanders from Overturning Convictions
Video of a press conference held by Protect Our Defenders Honorary Chair Rep. Jackie Speier, Representatives Bruce Braley, and Patrick...
Media Advisory: Protect Our Defenders to Read Statement from Aviano Sexual Assault Victim
**Survivor Brian Lewis, Petty Officer Third Class Navy Ret. and Protect Our Defenders Advocacy Board Member will testify at the...
Media Advisory: Protect Our Defenders President to Read Statement from Aviano Sexual Assault Victim on Tuesday
**Protect Our Defenders President, Nancy Parrish will read a portion of a statement from the victim of the sexual assault...
Statement From Protect Our Defenders President Nancy Parrish on End of Exclusion of Women in Combat
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 23, 2013 Contact: Brian Purchia, , brian@protectourdefenders.com *** STATEMENT *** STATEMENT FROM PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS PRESIDENT NANCY PARRISH...
Media Advisory: Military Sexual Assault Survivors to Hold Briefing Ahead of Congressional Hearing on Lackland Scandal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 23, 2013 Contact: Brian Purchia, , brian@protectourdefenders.com **Prior to the Lackland hearing, Protect Our Defenders will hold a...
Press Release: Advocacy Board Member Jennifer Norris to Testify Before Congress on Lackland Sexual Abuse Scandal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 15, 2013 Contact: Brian Purchia, , brian@protectourdefenders.com ***PRESS RELEASE*** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS ADVOCACY BOARD MEMBER JENNIFER...
Media Advisory: Protect Our Defenders Nancy Parrish to Address US Commission on Civil Rights Briefing
**If you would like to receive a preview of Protect Our Defenders President Nancy Parrish’ remarks please contact me. FOR...
Statement from Protect Our Defenders President Nancy Parrish on Lackland Hearing Announcement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 7, 2013 Contact: Brian Purchia, , brian@protectourdefenders.com ***STATEMENT*** STATEMENT FROM PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS PRESIDENT NANCY PARRISH...
Statement from Protect Our Defenders President Nancy Parrish on Lackland Recruiter Facing Multiple Sexual Assault Charges
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 4, 2013 Contact: Brian Purchia, , brian@protectourdefenders.com ***STATEMENT*** STATEMENT FROM PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS PRESIDENT NANCY PARRISH...
Press Release: Air Force Launches Sweep for Misogynist Materials in Response to Complaint Filed on Behalf of Air Force TSgt Jennifer Smith
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 7, 2012 Contact: Brian Purchia, brian@protectourdefenders.com ***PRESS RELEASE *** Air Force Launches Sweep for Misogynist Materials...
Protect Our Defenders Calls on Congress to Investigate Air Force Leadership for Openly Violent, Sexist and Hostile Workplace for Women
Protect Our Defenders today is calling on Congress to investigate Air Force leadership for tolerating an openly violent, sexist and...
As Lackland Air Force Base Scandal Widens, Tailhook Whistleblower To Demand Hearing
Molly O’Toole reports for The Huffington Post on Protect Our Defenders: “It is time for our elected officials that have...
Press Release: Tailhook Whistleblower Delivers 10,000 Petitions To Rep. Buck McKeon Demanding a Lackland Hearing and Investigation About Air Force Sexual Abuse Scandal
Protect Our Defenders Press Release: Today, the former Naval Aviator and military sexual assault survivor was joined by Protect Our...
Press Release: More than 7,000 Advocates Demand Rep. Buck McKeon Open Investigation About Lackland Sexual Abuse
Protect Our Defenders Press Release: Today, Protect Our Defenders announced that more than 7,000 people have signed an online petition...
Press Release: Lackland Survivor Bikes Across Country to Raise Awareness About Military Sexual Assault Epidemic and Money to Help Veterans
Protect Our Defenders Press Release: Ret. Air Force SSGT Colleen Bushnell rides in honor of Army PFC LaVena Johnson, who...
Press Release: Tailhook Whistleblower Starts Petition Demanding Congress Investigates Lackland Sexual Assault Scandal
Protect Our Defenders Press Release: Washington DC – More than 20 years ago, 87 servicewomen were sexually assaulted while serving...
Protect Our Defenders Brings 200 Military Sexual Assault Survivors Together to Call On Congress to Advance STOP Act
Protect Our Defenders Press Release: Washington DC – On Wednesday, Protect Our Defenders delivered letters to Congress signed by almost...
Protect Our Defenders supports lawsuit vs. DOD for failure to protect cadets at academies from rape or sexual assault
Protect Our Defenders is supporting a new lawsuit released today accusing the US Military of failing to protect cadets from...
Protect Our Defenders Wins 6th Annual DoGooder Video Award
Protect Our Defenders writes: Following the conclusion of a two-week online public voting process, Protect Our Defenders has won the...
Protect Our Defenders Wins 6th Annual DoGooder Video Award
Protect Our Defenders issued a press release Thursday announcing its receipt of a 2012 DoGooder Video Award: Following the conclusion...
A statement from Protect Our Defenders Advocacy Board Member, Terri J. Odom, honoring the start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. To mark this important month, our good friend and Board Member, Terri Odom, honors...
Leading National Human Rights Organization Launches Support Network for Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma
Protect Our Defenders sent out a press release today: Park City, Utah – Following the premiere of The Invisible War...