Combatting sexual assault in the military might be offensive for some...

[marylander1940]

Combatting sexual assault in the military might be offensive for some, I thought this guys were supposed to be tough... Guess what, they got offended with some of the questions!

 

"There is an ongoing problem with sexual assault in the U.S. military which has received extensive media coverage in the past several years. A 2012 Pentagon survey found that approximately 26,000 women and men were sexually assaulted. Of those, only 3,374 cases were reported. In 2013, a new pentagon report found that 5,061 troops reported cases of assault. Many people are optimistic that this 50% increase in reports is indicative of victims "growing more comfortable in the system." Of these reported, however, only 484 cases went to trial, and only 376 resulted in convictions.[1] Ninety percent of the assault victims were eventually involuntarily discharged. Another investigation found that only one in five females and one in 15 males in the United States Air Force would report having been sexually assaulted by service members."

 

Source: Wikipedia.

 

http://news.yahoo.com/military-members-complain-sex-survey-081127235.html

[justaguy]

"Research has told us, if I ask someone, 'Have you ever been raped?' they will say, 'No,'" Galbreath said. "If I ask that same person, 'Have you ever been forced to engage in sexual activity against your will?' they might say 'Yes.' It's because of the loaded terms like rape and sexual assault, that it's not very clear to a lot of people what we may be asking about."

 

I don't think it's a question of toughness. I can appreciate not wanting to receive, read or fill out a sexually graphic questionnaire. However, the section of the article I quoted points out the need. Using only broad terms can be subjective. I’m thinking about the thread in which the writer wondered if he had been a victim of attempted rape.

[bigvalboy]

Interesting post and link Marylander.

 

"This is a crime of a very graphic nature," Galbreath said. "For us to improve our understanding, it sometimes requires asking tough questions."

 

I agree with Jag, I don't think it is a matter of toughness, but rather a matter of perception.

"In addition to the Rand questions, Loftus said the Navy sends its own survey to sailors and Marines that is not as specific. She added, "We think we've done a very good job of trying to make people aware of what sexual assault is."

 

Anything is an improvement, and if it offensive to some, then it is a price that has to be paid.

[marylander1940]

Exactly, if someone on such a tough profession feels uncomfortable about answering this kind of questions imagine them reporting a sexual assault.

 

It's interesting how some cave men who think women ain't strong enough to serve, now they complaint about how graphic this questions are and all of the sudden play the "sensitive" card.