Gender violence is an issue that permeates many facets of society, but a significant case is sexual assault in the military. According to a CBS News article, one in three female soldiers will experience sexual assault while serving in the military, compared to one in six women in the civilian world. The Pentagon released a disturbing report on sexual abuse in the military, saying that more than 2,900 sexual assaults were reported last year, up nearly 9 percent from
the year before. Nearly two-thirds of the cases involved rape or aggravated assault.
The article also notes that in 2006 there were 2,974 cases of rape and sexual assault across the services. And of those, only 292 cases resulted in a military trial. Statistics like these deeply disturb me. Women sacrificing their lives to serve our country should not have to worry about being assaulted by those who are supposed to be fighting on their side. To learn more about issues of gender violence in the military, check out the following links.
the year before. Nearly two-thirds of the cases involved rape or aggravated assault.
The article also notes that in 2006 there were 2,974 cases of rape and sexual assault across the services. And of those, only 292 cases resulted in a military trial. Statistics like these deeply disturb me. Women sacrificing their lives to serve our country should not have to worry about being assaulted by those who are supposed to be fighting on their side. To learn more about issues of gender violence in the military, check out the following links.
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