Sexual Assault in Military Versus Civilian Contexts, Part I
Author: Erin Bundra, J.D..
Source: Volume 15, Number 04, June/July 2014 , pp.49-53(5)
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Abstract:
What, if anything, differentiates military sexual offenders from civilian sexual offenders? This article summarizes the current statistics on military sexual assaults compared to sexual assault among the general civilian population. Furthermore, given this information, this article will recommend additional research steps to better understand and address military sexual assault.Keywords: Uniform Code of Military Justice; 10 U.S.C. ยง 920; Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program; one-third of charges were substantiated; National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey; further enlistment; discharge; Title 10, U.S.C.
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1: Contributing Editor.