Sexual Assault in the U.S. Military: The Battle within America's Armed Forces (Praeger Security International)

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Synopsis
This book provides an in-depth analysis of sexual assault in the military from historical and contemporary perspectives, offering suggestions that could change the existing culture and approaches that will reduce or eliminate sexual assault in the armed forces.Sexual assault has been an aspect of the U.S. military historically and is today widely recognized as a significant problem with far-reaching repercussions. How does sexual assault negatively impact not only the victims themselves but also the U.S. military's strength, readiness, and morale? This book answers these questions and documents the problems with reporting and prosecuting sexual assault complaints within our armed forces, examines the current policy and laws to identify what changes are needed, and analyzes recent efforts to prevent sexual assault.Author Rosemarie Skaine introduces the subject with a historical perspective that covers women, men, gays and lesbians, and non-military personnel as the subjects of sexual assault and provides readers with clear definitions of sexual harassment and sexual assault. The chapters explain how sexual assault negatively affects the military's performance as a whole, thereby serving to undermine national security; and covers preventative approaches and legislation intended to change the current military culture. The book also includes a bibliography, tables of key figures, and footnotes and endnotes that fully document the data presented.
Copyright:
2016

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9798216144021
Related ISBNs:
9781440833786
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Rosemarie Skaine
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Military, Nonfiction, Social Studies, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics
Reading Age:
7–17
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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