Guard chief: Sexual assault, substance abuse reduce readiness
09/01/2009
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (8 / 04 / 09) – Sexual assault and substance abuse are readiness issues, the chief of the National Guard Bureau said here Tuesday.
“We need to be focused on what we need to do when we see the signs,” Gen. Craig R. McKinley told Sexual Assault Prevention and Response and Sexual Assault Response Coordinators at a
more…DoD: Sexual assault reports increased in 2008
08/31/2009
Reports of sexual assaults involving military victims or perpetrators are on the rise — more than 8 percent over the previous fiscal year — and increased more than three times as much in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The Pentagon’s new report to Congress also says the number of cases that were sent to court-martial rose 8 percent last fiscal year —
more…Army launches 2nd Sexual Assault Prevention Summit
08/31/2009
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, April 6, 2009) - Secretary of the Army Pete Geren launched the second "I. A.M. Strong" Sexual Harassment / Sexual Assault Prevention Summit in Arlington, Va., Monday morning, telling the audience of Soldiers and civilians that the Army would become the nation's "gold standard when it comes to sexual assault investigation and prosecution."
Echoing the words
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