Pentagon Says Uncovering the Truth about Military Sexual Violence Is Too Burdensome. Huh?
From the ACLU Blog of Rights: It’s often said that people should be judged by their actions, not merely their...
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STATEMENT: Protect Our Defenders Responds to Veterans Administration Awarding Back Benefits to Sexual Assault Survivor; VA Admits Fault in Denying Compensation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2014 Contact: Brian Purchia, brian@protectourdefenders.com *** STATEMENT *** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS RESPONDS TO VETERANS ADMINISTRATION...
More military sexual assault charges point toward a much larger problem
All Voices reports: Barely over a month after an army general earned a reprimand over sexual assaults that happened under...
Army drill sergeant accused of numerous sex assaults in Afghanistan and Missouri
The Washington Post reports: An Army staff sergeant is accused of sexually assaulting several female soldiers since 2011, including at...
Biden: Changing World Needs New Officer Skills
The Associated Press reports: He congratulated the cadets on accepting gay and lesbian classmates and for fighting sexual assaults, a...
Trouble ‘Adjusting’ to Sexual Assault May Be Getting U.S. Military Members Booted Without VA Benefits
From Reason.com: Are dodgy diagnoses being used to save the military money on mental health care? That’s the charge from...
Drill sergeant faces sexual assault charges at Ft. Leonard Wood
Gannett News Service reports: A drill sergeant at Fort Leonard Wood has been charged with sexual assault and harassment, among...
Lawmaker claims Pentagon using new diagnosis to drive out sex assault accusers
Fox News reports: Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif., has accused the Pentagon of diagnosing troops who report that they were sexually...
[VIDEO] Hagel: “Someone has to be accountable” for VA health care crisis
CBS News reports: Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said that “someone has to be accountable” for the growing allegations of misconduct...
Marine’s sexual assault conviction overturned because of commandant’s tough talk
McClatchy Newspapers reports: The Marine Corps commandant’s uncompromising talk against sexual assault looked like unlawful command influence, a military appeals court...
Defense secretary, Blue Angels highlight Naval Academy graduation
WBALTV.com reports: During his speech Friday, Hagel said new officers need to lead the fight against sexual assault and help...
Army investigation: No sexual assault cover-ups in Alaska National Guard
The Anchorage Daily News reports: A military investigation has cleared higher-ups within the Alaska National Guard of mishandling sexual assault...
[VIDEO] VMI cadet describes missteps in sex assault investigation
The Washington Post reports: With a piercing gaze into the camera, the Virginia Military Institute graduate urges viewers to comb...
STATEMENT: House Armed Services Committee Adopts Sexual Assault Provisions Proposed by Protect Our Defenders
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2014 Contact: Brian Purchia, brian@protectourdefenders.com *** STATEMENT *** HOUSE OF RESPRENTATIVES ADOPTS SEXUAL ASSAULT PROVISIONS...
Claiming “Mixed Signals” Is a Great Rape Defense, Says Military Times
Gawker reports: The United States armed forces have a sexual assault problem. As in: How does a service member avoid...
California Bill Could Change Military Sex Assault
US News and World Report writes: A new initiative in California may succeed where the federal government has so far...
[VIDEO] Combating the military sexual assault epidemic
WNYT reports: Kelly Busch likes being out in nature. At the Guardian House, she often can be found sprucing up...
Investigations underway on reports of mishandling of sexual assault complaints in Alaska Guard
The Anchorage Daily News reports: Two investigations are underway of the Alaska National Guard over reports that sexual assault complaints...
[AUDIO] Despite increased reporting of sexual assaults, DoD still struggles to tackle issue
Protect Our Defenders Board of Directors Member Paula Coughlin is interviewed by Federal News Radio: Twenty-three years ago, Paula Coughlin,...
Lawmaker Moves To Remove Military Sex Assault Claims From Chain Of Command
CBS Los Angeles reports: State lawmakers Monday voted to approve legislation aimed at curbing a sharp rise in the number...