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The Military’s Stance on Sexual Assault:
Sexual assault is a criminal offense that has no place in the
military. It degrades mission readiness by devastating the
military’s ability to work effectively as a team. Sexual assault is
incompatible with military values and the Warrior Ethos and is
punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and
other federal and local civilian laws.
The Military will use training, education, and
awareness to:
- Prevent sexual assault
- Promote the sensitive handling of
victims of sexual assault
- Offer confidential counseling
- Hold those who commit sexual assault
offenses accountable
- Reinforce a commitment to Army values
We will treat all victims of
sexual assault with dignity, fairness, and respect.
We will treat every sexual
assault incident seriously, thoroughly investigate the incident,
and hold those who commit offenses accountable. Source:
www.sexualassault.army.mil.
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