News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on Who Runs the Best U.S. Schools? It May Be the Defense Department. Parent comment

Re:Who Runs the Best U.S. Schools? It May Be the Defense Dep... by throwaway2037 on Thursday October 12, 2023 @08:31PM (#37864987) 

    Sexual assault is a taboo subject that happens under the surface and commanders at all levels are at their wit's end.
First, I assume that here, "sexual assault" is perpetrated by men against women. (Yes, I know there are other forms.)

In your opinion, what do you think is the root cause of this problem? And, is the rate of sexual assault higher for women in the military vs civilians? (I assume yes due to self-selection for more aggressive men.)

[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Who Runs the Best U.S. Schools? It May Be the Defense Dep... by rawgabbit on Thursday October 12, 2023 @10:31PM (#37865854)
Females are overwhelmingly the victims. I don’t dare guess what the root cause is. I just know it was rarely reported. Over the years, it has actually gotten worse. So much so the DOD has taken away commanders disciplinary authority in this matter. I have no idea if the rates are higher or lower compared to the civilian population. I only know I feel sick to my stomach knowing female brother in arms are victimized and feel they cannot tell anyone.

https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/26...

[ Parent | on HN ]