Tag Archives: Sexual Assault

Military sex abuse victims seek VA help

Posted on May 20, 2013

More than 85,000 veterans were treated last year for injuries or illness stemming from sexual abuse in the military, and 4,000 sought disability benefits, underscoring the staggering long-term impact of a crisis that has roiled the Pentagon and been condemned by President Barack Obama as “”shameful and disgraceful.” Continue reading →

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Marines report 333 sexual assaults, new prevention plan

Posted on June 26, 2012

WASHINGTON — The Marine Corps on Monday released a plan aimed at preventing sexual assault and holding offenders and commanders accountable, noting that “despite our efforts, we have been ineffective at addressing and eliminating sexual assault.” Continue reading →

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Survivors of sexual violence in the U.S. military speak out

Posted on May 9, 2012

Carla Butcher joined the Navy within days of 9/11, and soon shipped out for Malta. But during her first hours there, she was raped by a fellow sailor — and spent the remainder of her four years in the service battling both post traumatic stress disorder and a military justice system that seemed set up to prove she was the guilty party. She was among about 200 survivors of military sexual harassment, sexual assault and rape who attended a Tuesday summit organized by the Service Women’s Action Network. Continue reading →

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