Special victims prosecutors offices to be operational by year’s endIndependent prosecutors will take over new cases after Dec. 29.By Meghann Myers4 months ago
Sexual assault in the military keeps rising while prosecutions fallThe percentage of non-judicial and administrative punishments is on the rise.By Meghann Myers11 months ago
New Air Force policy aims to better handle sexual harassment claimsThe move brings sexual assault and harassment reporting under one roof.By Rachel S. Cohen18 months ago
The military’s sexual assault problem is only getting worseNot only is unwanted sexual contact rising, but fewer people are opting to report it and fewer perpetrators are being legally punished.By Meghann Myers19 months ago
New rules make it easier to kick out airmen, guardians guilty of sexual assault“The prohibition of consideration of the members’ good military character or service record moves the ‘zero-tolerance’ culture forward, omitting opportunities for the ‘good dude’ defense,” said military personnel expert Kate Kuzminski.By Rachel S. Cohen21 months ago
The Pentagon’s sexual assault review committee wants troop input on policy and culture changeThe Defense Department's 90-day review of its sexual assault response program is getting underway.By Meghann Myers3 years ago