military sexual assault

Fewer reported sex assaults at military academies

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

Students at the three military service academies reported fewer sexual assaults in the most recent school year, and a Pentagon anonymous survey shows that the number of students saying they experienced some type of unwanted sexual contact also declined.

How economic theory can help stop sexual assault

By Michael Chwe

Economist Michael Chwe turns to game theory to explain how a new reporting technology and social norms marketing can help reduce the incidence of sexual assault.

Only one percent of male military victims report sexual assault

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

Sexual assaults on men in the military happen more often than people might think. But Nelson, who left the Marine Corps in 2011 as a corporal, is one of the rare men willing to report it and talk about it…

Lawmakers vote to leave military commanders in charge of sex assault prosecutions

By Donna Cassata, Associated Press

In an emotionally charged debate, the House Armed Services Committee rejected a measure that would have stripped the long-standing authority to decide whether to pursue a case, especially those related to sexual assault, and hand the job to seasoned military…

Reports of military sexual assault rose 50 percent, Pentagon finds

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- Reports of sexual assaults by members of the military rose 50 percent after the Pentagon began a vigorous campaign to get more victims to come forward, prompting defense officials to order a greater focus on prevention programs, including…

Army general expected to enter plea bargain, New York Times reports

By Kayla Ruble

An Army general has reportedly agreed to enter a guilty plea as early as Monday in a move that could end a high profile sexual assault case that has plagued the military for the past two years, according to a…