The document discusses the issue of sexual assault in the military. It notes that there were 3,192 reported incidents of sexual assault in the military last year. Men in positions of power are often the offenders, and many victims are ignored. However, recent changes have been implemented to better handle these cases, including a 2012 act that changed how cases are investigated and prosecuted. Only 8% of cases result in court-martial, and men have a 92% chance of avoiding punishment if found guilty of assaulting another service member. The document emphasizes that protecting female service members from sexual assault is important as they serve as valuable assets to the military.
13. Help
is on the
Way
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14. In 2012, the President signed an
act that changed the way the
Defense Department
investigates and prosecutes
sexual assault cases
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15. Only 8% of military sexual
assault cases are decided in
court
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16. Males have an estimated
92% chance of avoiding a
court-martial if found guilty
of sexual assault against
another service member
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17. S.H.A.R.P. provides
victims with the
ammunition to fight back
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18. The Military Rape Crisis Center provides
support through counseling and shared
experience
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19. The big
Picture
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20. Female service members are
force multipliers in combat
and peacetime
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21. They put their well-being on the
line everyday they wear their
respective uniforms
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22. It is everyone’s duty to ensure that their
interests are protected, just as they
protect ours.
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