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Sex assaults in military understated
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I'm glad that the Air Force changed it's policy when it comes to reporting this horrendous crime. While not perfect, at least it's an improvement.
But it takes a lot of courage and determination for someone who is assaulted to come forward, whether they are male or female. Although I couldn't fully understand what they were going through. I've cried with them and shared their anger and frustration.
Know that though you were assaulted, it is and wasn't your fault. Know that there are still people out there willing to help you through the healing process. As the other poster mentioned, know that my not only my prayers are with you but hopefully, you will let me and others walk with you.
Look at the stats... Military present in another country = Brothels and increase in sex traffiking. Its horrible.. Women being raped by the same people claiming to be protectors..
Its so sad.. I am a strong advocate of educating military about rape and ways to avoid and handle. And also not to participate in it...
Grrrr
This is not a new problem and has been the subject of intermittant media coverage for decades.
At the same time, in any survey like the one done by GAO, many incidents are lumped together. In previous investigations about this issue, the reason that some women were reluctant to report the attack was because they were themselves doing some improper at the time, such as visiting a man's dormitory room, or going off base without leave, or getting drunk. The Air Force has made it clear that it is not going to punish people for relatively minor infractions when it is more important to punish the perpetrators of a violent crime. The Air Force does not need criminals, no matter how well they otherwise do their jobs, because every criminal wounds several others. They are doing the enemy's job for him.
I have a feeling that this story is very one-sided, and only focuses on the female victims. Who knows how many more silent victims are out there.
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There are still high profile units in the military that they are willing to protect itself over the safety and health of the members of the unit. There needs to be more severe penalties for all those involved, including those who attempt to cover up the incidents.