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VA doc accused of sexually assaulting patient
ATLANTA — A Veterans Administration doctor in suburban Atlanta has been indicted in federal court after being accused of sexually assaulting a female patient. U.S. Attorney Sally Quillian Yates said Wednesday that 46-year-old Devashish Ray of Alpharetta has been charged with sexual assault on a patient, sexual assault and making false statements to investigators. Authorities…
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SAFB program raises awareness of sexual assault Airmen told of prevention, getting help
By Stacy Johnson A program unique in the Air Force at Sheppard Air Force Base allows airmen in training the opportunity to help their fellow wingmen in a time of need. The program, Students Against Sexual Assault and Harassment, or SASH, started last May and now boasts 23 airmen in training, according to Sexual Assault…
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The Most Un-Reported Crime in America
Time Magazine recently ran an editorial suggesting that the military is facing a huge issue that involves all service members; a crime, that when committed, is demoralizing to all involved and has lifelong impact – sexual assault and sexual harrassment. I had the opportunity to ask this very question to Carolyn Collins, Chief, Sexual Harassment/Assault…
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Soldier accused of rape due in court
FORT BRAGG (WTVD) — Spc. Aaron M. Pernell, a Fort Bragg soldier accused of two burglaries and a sexual assault on base, is due in a military courtroom Thursday morning for an Article 32 hearing. That’s the military equivalent of a preliminary hearing in civilian court. The burglaries and assault happened this past December in…
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Coast Guard Says It’s Committed to Ensuring Alleged Sexual Offenders are Protected
In an ALCOAST released by Rear Admiral Mark Tedesco, on Sexual Assault Awareness Month, he says that the Coast Guard is committed to ensuring that victims and alleged offenders of sexual assault are protected, treated with dignity and provided support. ” ALCOAST 168/10 COMDTNOTE 1754 SUBJ: SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH (SAAM) A. SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION…
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Month focuses on prevention, intervention
by Jennifer Thibault 50th Space Wing Public Affairs 4/5/2010 – SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a designation that was reinforced last year with a presidential proclamation signed by President Barack Obama. The Department of Defense defines sexual assault as intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, physical threat or abuse…
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Leaders sign proclamation to combat sexual assault
By Jenn Rowell They don’t like to use numbers because the statistics are misleading, but sexual assault is a real problem for the military and for the community. On Friday, base leaders, area mayors and community members gathered to sign a joint proclamation naming April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. April has been designated as…
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Every 6 Minutes
Every 6 Minutes tells the fictional story of Annie Cummings, a college student in Ohio, who innocently unravels the story of two young female soldiers who were raped and allegedly committed suicide in Iraq in 2007. Annie also learns to come to terms with the fact that she herself was date raped and through a…
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Military Culture Punishes Rape Victims instead of Rapists
by Brandann Hill-Mann Feminists are keenly aware that we live in a society that promotes a rape culture. I can think of few places that is this more obvious than in the rank and file of today’s military. Women in uniform are finding themselves, too many times, victims of sexual assault and rape — only…
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Edwards SARC to support victims
3/25/2010 – EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — The month of April is nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The goal of SAAM is to raise public awareness about sexual violence and to educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence. The Edwards Sexual Assault Response Coordinator and Victim Advocates are organizing a shoe drive…
Military Rape Crisis Center 