Sexual Assaults on Female Soldiers: Don't Ask, Don't Tell

A consideration to take into account as part of the ongoing effort to identify and prevent...

“This does not mean sexual assaults have gone up,” she said. “This means that reports have gone up, which we see as very positive. The increase of reports means the department’s policy of getting victims to come forward is making a difference.”

The department’s multipronged approach to tackling the subject acknowledges that not all incidents are preventable. Another component of the policy is raising awareness that victims have a strong support network should they seek help.

“It is my hope today that when [servicemembers] see this report or press conference, that they will be encouraged and come forward to report sexual assault and receive care,” Whitley said. “Sexual assault harms our people and erodes our mission readiness. The department remains committed to aggressively pursuing increased reporting of sexual assault, providing first-class care and preventing this crime before it occurs.” source

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[edit on 3-3-2010 by LadySkadi]

reply to post by ModernAcademia

How do you get people to continue fighting an immoral war?

Answer: You hire immoral people!

So the women who got raped are immoral?

What about the overwhelming number of males in the military who didn't rape anyone?

Are they immoral too?

She should of had her weapon.

But hey as a guy that was sexually assaulted and asked if I was gay for reporting it. I really don't care about this.

THE ARMY SUCKS!