Thursday, March 14, 2013

U.S. Senate Hears From The Victims Of Sexual Assault In The Military



Military Sexual Assault Victims Testify Before Congress -- ABC News

One man and three women who were sexually assaulted and harassed in the military shared their personal experiences with a Senate subcommittee Wednesday morning–the first hearing on sexual assault in the military in 10 years.

Former Army Sgt. Rebekah Havrilla, who was raped by a fellow service member while serving in Afghanistan, recounted how she sought guidance from an Army chaplain after she unexpectedly encountered her assailant a year after the assault, and the chaplain told her it was “God’s will” that she was raped.

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More News On The U.S. Senate Hearing From The Victims Of Sexual Assault In The Military

Senate hears from victims of sexual assault in the military -- L.A. Times
Panel criticizes military on sexual assault cases -- Boston.com/AP
Military sexual assault victims demand independent criminal system -- MSNBC
Military lawyers grilled over handling of sex assault case -- CBS
Senators critical of military's 'convening authority' system to punish sex assault -- The Guardian
Military rape victims: Stop blaming us -- CNN
Sexual Assaults and Military Justice -- New York Times editorial
Sexual assault survivors criticize military culture, justice system -- Stars and Stripes
Sailor: Navy compounded shame after sex assault -- Air Force Times

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