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About one in four servicewomen report being sexually assaulted in the U.S. military during their careers. But all prosecutorial decisions fall in the hands of their commanders. If a survivor comes forward, they often face retaliation and unjust consequences, and less than one percent of cases result in a conviction.

The lack of accountability for perpetrators erodes confidence in the system, often giving survivors no choice but to leave the military. The sexual assault crisis jeopardizes the effectiveness and capabilities of the armed forces. But momentum for change is building. With the support of President Joe Biden, Congress members, military leaders, and activists alike are advocating for sexual assault cases to be handled by an independent body. However, a new announcement from the DoD could spark significant change.

This episode was originally released by Why It Matters on September 30, 2021.

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Podcast Host and Senior Producer

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Don Christensen
Colonel, U.S. Air Force, Ret., President, Protect Our Defenders

Meghann Myers
Pentagon Bureau Chief, Military Times

Heather Sexton
Captain, Missouri Army National Guard, Ret.

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