Military Sexual Assault

Note to Military: Sexual Assault Includes Rape

Sandra Park | Posted 04.02.2012

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Sandra Park

While it is estimated that over 19,000 sexual assaults occurred in the military in 2010, the government has failed systematically to investigate complaints, appropriately punish perpetrators, and treat trauma and other health conditions suffered by survivors.

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'Vagina Monologues' Writer On Continuing To Fight Violence Against Women

Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 04.19.2012

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Marcia G. Yerman

Playwright, activist, and feminist Eve Ensler has revitalized the terrain with her announcement on February 14 of the ONE BILLION WOMEN initiative. The goal is to have one billion women and men demonstrate their demand to end global violence against women.

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Military Steps Up Rape Prosecutions Leading To Questionable Cases

McClatchy | Marisa Taylor and Chris Adams | Posted 11.28.2011

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By the time Marine Staff Sgt. Jamie Walton went to trial on rape charges, his accuser had changed her story several times....

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Rise In Homeless Female Vets Tied To Military Sexual Abuse

Posted 01.03.2012

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The number of homeless female veterans is on the rise and the high rate of Military Sexual Assault may be partly to blame. Between 2008 and 2009, w...

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