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Amid Pentagon Spin, Military Sexual Assault Problem Still Rampant
Monday, December 8, 2014 | Category: Sexual Harassment/Assault/Trauma - National
Military sexual assault advocates say the DOD report to the President doesn't reflect enough progress.
Here's What the U.S.'s Military Sexual Assault Problem Looks Like
Monday, December 8, 2014 | Category: Sexual Harassment/Assault/Trauma - National
The military's sexual assault problem is not gone and it's own reports show conflicting numbers on incidence prevalence.
U.S. Forces Korea Ban on Purchasing Drinks for "Juicy Bar" Workers Impacts Bar Owners
Sunday, November 30, 2014 | Category: Sexual Harassment/Assault/Trauma - National
U.S. Forces Korea policy now bans servicemembers from buying drinks for “juicy bar” workers in exchange for companionship. This practice is linked to prostitution and human trafficking.
Defense Secretary Hagel Resigns
Monday, November 24, 2014 | Category: Department of Defense - National
Defense Secretary Hagel resigned under pressure, but states it is the "greatest privilege of my life."
General Lori Robinson Takes Command of PACAF
Monday, November 24, 2014 | Category: Department of Defense - National
General Lori Robinson now leads U.S. Air Force activities spread over half the globe in a command that supports 46,000 Airmen serving principally in Japan, Korea, Hawaii, Alaska and Guam.
Under the Radar
Sunday, November 23, 2014 | Category: Sexual Harassment/Assault/Trauma - National
The Scripps Washington Bureau, in an exhaustive, unprecedented review of more than 1,300 military court martial cases, discovered at least 242 convicted military rapists, child molesters, and other sex offenders have fallen under the radar and slipped through what a member of the House Armed Services Committee calls a "gaping loophole" in the system. This site includes links to Parts 1-8, dated November 23, 2014-February 12, 2015, of this report as well as links to other related articles.
Jurors in S.A. Convict Visiting Lieutenant Colonel of Child Sex Trafficking
Friday, November 21, 2014 | Category: Human Trafficking/Sexual Exploitation - New Hampshire
Army Lt. Col. Raymond Valas, New Hampshire National Guard, was found guilty of sex trafficking a 15 year old minor in San Antonio. Valas stated he met the girl, but "said it was only to interview her for research he was conducting at Syracuse University he contacted other prostitutes." He also admitted to contacting other prostitutes while away from home station. Questions were raised during the trial whether service members "are getting the message that sexual misconduct in the military is unacceptable." The New Hampshire National Guard Sexual Assault Response Coordinator was admonished by Chief U.S. District Judge Fred Biery because of his evasive answers to questions.
How We Disrespect Servicewomen
Monday, November 17, 2014 | Category: Health Care - National
Since 1988, U.S. military clinics and hospitals around the world have been prohibited by the Department of Defense (DOD) from providing abortion care except if the pregnancy endangered the woman’s life or if she was pregnant as a result of rape or incest. Until 2013 when the ban on using DOD funds was lifted, a servicewoman who was raped, became pregnant, and wanted to terminate, would have to pay out of her own pocket for all related care.
It Shouldn't Be This Hard To Be A Female Veteran In America
Tuesday, November 11, 2014 | Category: Advocacy/Outreach - National
This Veterans Day article asks the nation to recognize women’s military service, acknowledge a system that’s failed them and support the groups that are making a difference. Combat service statistics, unemployment, homelessness and VA health care services are reviewed.
U.S. General Cracks Down on South Korean ‘Juicy Bars’ Linked to Human Trafficking
Friday, October 31, 2014 | Category: Sexual Harassment/Assault/Trauma - National
The commander of U.S. troops in South Korea order to military personnel: no more “juicy bars.” The bars sell overpriced juice often exchanged for the companionship of young women, who might have been illegally brought into the country and held against their will after owners strip away their visas, officials say. These practices have been linked to prostitution and human trafficking.