The Pentagon has announced new plans to shore up protection for victims of sexual assault, more closely control the behavior of both recruiters and trainers, and track sexual assault complaints.<\/p>\n
“Steps to protect our troops from any unwanted sexual advances and assaultive behaviors are to be commended,” stated James Fausone, a veterans disability attorney.<\/p>\n
Steps include better enforcement of policies which prohibit inappropriate relationships, establishing an advocacy group within each service branch for victims which provides representation and legal advice for those with complaints of sexual assault, and disqualifying troop members who have backgrounds including sexual assault from roles as counselors, instructors or recruiters.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, an airman who was assigned to the Air Force Academy<\/a> was convicted in August of aggravated sexual conduct at a general court martial against his fellow female airman.<\/p>\n The airman received a sentence of 15 months confinement. He was also reduced in grade to airman basic, and he was dishonorably (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Pentagon has announced new plans to shore up protection for victims of sexual assault, more closely control the behavior of both recruiters and trainers, and track sexual assault complaints. “Steps to protect our troops from any unwanted sexual advances…<\/span><\/p>\n