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Military Rape Crisis Center: Congresswoman Jackie Speier Responds To DoD’s Promise To Take Action On Military Rape And Sexual Assault
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-San Francisco, San Mateo) today responded to a statement from Defense Secretary Leon Panetta’s spokesman George Little that the Secretary will issue “very direct guidance” in the coming month to address sexual assault and rape in the military. “Obviously the Department of Defense is feeling pressure from many directions, including…
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Sexual Assault Legislation Summary
The progress made in the civilian world regarding the treatment of sexual assault has not translated to the military world. This legislation aims to fundamentally change how sexual assault is handled in the military, with the goal of dramatically decreasing incidences of sexual assault. This legislation takes the reporting, oversight, investigation, and victim care of…
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Military Rape Crisis Center supports Congresswoman Speier’s New Justice Process To Combat Sexual Assault Crisis In The Military
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-San Francisco, San Mateo) today introduced legislation to dramatically reform how sexual assaults and rape in the military are treated (download bill summary.) She will hold a press conference on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 9:45 am ET at the National Press Club (see details below.) Speier stated, “For too…
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2 US soldiers accused of raping teenagers in Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Two U.S. soldiers have been accused of raping teenage girls in South Korea in separate incidents, prompting U.S. military officials to apologize Saturday as they tried to ease growing public anger. Army Brig. Gen. David Conboy, who supervises the U.S. garrison in Seoul, issued a statement apologizing for “pain” caused by allegations that a U.S. soldier…
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Take a minute to contact your Representative and ask them to support the Holley Lynn James Act (H.R. 1517)
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Take a minute to contact your Representative and ask them to support the Holley Lynn James Act (H.R. 1517). A bill making its way through Congress named for an Army nurse killed by her Marine husband calls for greater accountability for military leaders and may prevent similar future tragedies,…
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Slut-shaming in the US Armed Forces
By Panayiota Bertzikis Hey y’all did you hear I am a ”psyco [sic] jizz gobbler” and a “slam pig” Of course you heard it-rape survivor and name calling they go hand in hand. Its okay. I know that if Mother Theresa (RIP MT) was ever raped she would probably have been called a slut. My colleague…
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Army Launches Domestic Violence Awareness Campaign
SAN ANTONIO — October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Army is doing its part to help combat violent behavior in its ranks. The awareness campaign aims to highlight the prevention, intervention and services provided by a community more than willing to address and stop domestic violence. “All of you are dedicated to…
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Coast Guard falls behind on Gender Equality
By Panayiota Bertzikis Our highest leadership is 93.3% men. We are proud of our continued success in equality! This is exactly what the United States Coast Guard boasted about on August 26, 2011 on their official blog. According to the Coast Guard this is what equality looks like: 13.7% of the Coast Guard workforce are…
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