Sexual assault in the military
Subtitle: a guide for victims and families
By: Cheryl Lawhorne Scott, Don Philpott, and LtCol. Jeff Scott
Contributors: Philpott, Don author; Scott, Jeff, 1969- author
Series: Military life; Military life (Lanham, Md.)
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 236
ISBN-13: 9781442227507
Subjects: Sexual abuse victims; Crimes against; Prevention; Soldiers; Women soldiers; Services for; Sexual harassment in the military; Armed Forces; Rape; Women
Description: "Sexual assault and harassment in the military have been a critical subject for years. Many victims may be reluctant to press charges because of fear of retaliation, damage to their careers, and widespread uncertainty regarding the military justice system. However, when circumstances arise, there are resources available to assist victims and families in their efforts to report, seek help, and recover from the effects of sexual assault. Yet, finding those resources can be challenging, especially in a time of crisis. Sexual Assault in the Military serves as an easy-to-use, comprehensive reference guide for military members and their families about sexual assault and harassment. While more and more attention focuses on getting victims to report their abuse, accessing information can still be difficult for service-members. Understanding that the military is making changes, and offering support is a necessary step towards how best to treat these cases and how to get help and justice. Cheryl Lawhorne-Scott and Don Philpott discuss the current state of affairs, the systems in place, and the supports available to victims and families. They provide documents that outline how reporting can and should take place, how cases should be handled through the military justice system, and how and where victims can access resources, including counseling. By providing this information in one ready resource, the authors hope to assist in changing the culture of silence and fear, as well as provide education surrounding military sexual assault and harassment"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.