Tag: military justice reform

Trapped in an Abusive Chain of Command: What I Told ‘The World’ About Sexual Assault in the Military (August 15, 2013)

August 15, 2013

Sexual Abuse Victim Compares Military Service to Being Trapped In ‘Domestic Violence Relationship’ Copyrighted By Jennifer Norris, USAF Retired Editorial note: The current written version of The World’s article says my problems began in 2006. The original embedded audio says 1996, which is correct. Also the article says I am a Protect Our Offenders Advocacy … More Trapped in an Abusive Chain of Command: What I Told ‘The World’ About Sexual Assault in the Military (August 15, 2013)

I Went to New Mexico to Support Male Survivors in a Documentary, and Came Home to a Smear Campaign (June 8, 2013)

June 8, 2013

Justice Denied at AFMX 2013: Military Sexual Assault Advocacy, Faith, and Survival in Albuquerque June 8, 2013 — Albuquerque, New Mexico | By Jen Norris Author’s note: This is my first-person account, reconstructed from my memories, photographs, and the records I have published over the years. I will present the remaining messages and screenshots in … More I Went to New Mexico to Support Male Survivors in a Documentary, and Came Home to a Smear Campaign (June 8, 2013)

One Reasonable Boundary, Two Angry Strangers, an Internet Beatdown, and the Smear Campaign That Upended My Advocacy Efforts (June 6, 2013)

June 6, 2013

My First Full Day in Albuquerque, New Mexico: Excitement, Faith, and Warning Signs (March 6, 2013) Author’s note: This article is a first-person account reconstructed from my dated photographs, travel history, congressional testimony, published advocacy record, personal recollections, and records I have retained. Some of the linked website entries were published at the time; others were expanded … More One Reasonable Boundary, Two Angry Strangers, an Internet Beatdown, and the Smear Campaign That Upended My Advocacy Efforts (June 6, 2013)

Exploring Pecos National Historical Park in New Mexico: History, Culture and Reclaiming My Story (June 5, 2013)

June 5, 2013

We find it amusing that bad actors were planning our demise while I was running around feeling free af with my new service dog Onyx. Ain’t she regal and beautiful. Nothing they did or said takes away from our story and our experiences. We went to New Mexico to support survivors, get meaningful work done, … More Exploring Pecos National Historical Park in New Mexico: History, Culture and Reclaiming My Story (June 5, 2013)

A Veteran Advocate’s Day in Albuquerque, New Mexico: Behind the Scenes with Glamour Magazine, Veteran Homelessness, & Military Justice Reform (June 5, 2013)

June 5, 2013

I know for a fact that I would have never taken this veteran’s picture without his permission. There is something deeply strange about searching through the history of your own life when you can no longer remember much of it. The photographs are mine. The places are familiar. I recognize the people and sometimes even … More A Veteran Advocate’s Day in Albuquerque, New Mexico: Behind the Scenes with Glamour Magazine, Veteran Homelessness, & Military Justice Reform (June 5, 2013)

Justice Denied at AFMX 2013: Military Sexual Assault Advocacy, Faith, and Survival in Albuquerque, New Mexico (June 3, 2013)

June 3, 2013

Albuquerque Film & Music Experience The Albuquerque Film & Music Experience is a nonprofit festival that brings filmmakers, musicians, performers, students, and industry professionals together through film screenings, live performances, workshops, educational programs, and networking opportunities. Founded in 2013 by Ivan Wiener with support from Robert Redford and Sibylle Szaggars-Redford, the festival was originally called … More Justice Denied at AFMX 2013: Military Sexual Assault Advocacy, Faith, and Survival in Albuquerque, New Mexico (June 3, 2013)

Divinely Protected: The Lord’s Prayer I Prayed at San Felipe de Neri Parish in Albuquerque, New Mexico Before Everything Changed (March 6, 2013)

March 6, 2013

The Lord’s Prayer The Lord’s Prayer I Prayed at San Felipe de Neri Parish Before Everything Changed (March 6, 2013) Our Father, who art in heaven,hallowed be thy name;thy kingdom come;thy will be done;on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our trespasses,as we forgive those who trespass … More Divinely Protected: The Lord’s Prayer I Prayed at San Felipe de Neri Parish in Albuquerque, New Mexico Before Everything Changed (March 6, 2013)

Why Congress Had to Bar Convicted Felony Sex Offenders From the Military—and Why That Reform Was Never Enough (November 29, 2012)

November 29, 2012

Congresswoman Jackie Speier Introduces STOP Act Legislation and Military Sexual Assault Campaign with Protect Our Defenders (2011) Copyrighted By Jennifer Norris, USAF Retired In 2012, Senator Barbara Boxer pushed Congress to do something that should never have required an act of Congress: prohibit the military from granting an enlistment or commissioning waiver to someone already convicted … More Why Congress Had to Bar Convicted Felony Sex Offenders From the Military—and Why That Reform Was Never Enough (November 29, 2012)

Institutional Betrayal: How the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy Failed Victims Who Reported Sex Offenses by Superiors (September 15, 2012)

September 15, 2012

Defense Department struggles to deal with sexual assaults (Government Executive, September 18, 2012) Editor’s Note Although National Journal’s reporting examined sexual violence perpetrated against both women and men—and included the experiences of Jennifer Norris and Brian Lewis—the magazine cover framed the crisis exclusively around women. Its cover text declared that sexual predators would abuse “one in five … More Institutional Betrayal: How the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy Failed Victims Who Reported Sex Offenses by Superiors (September 15, 2012)

Bloomberg: Sexual Assaults Plague Military After Decades of Reform (July 27, 2012)

July 27, 2012

Sexual Assaults Plague Military After Decades of Reform (Bloomberg, July 27, 2012) Summary: The 2012 Bloomberg article argues that military sexual assault persisted despite decades of scandals, investigations, and promised reforms. It opens with the conviction of Air Force Staff Sergeant Luis Walker, a Lackland AFB instructor sentenced to 20 years for offenses involving 10 … More Bloomberg: Sexual Assaults Plague Military After Decades of Reform (July 27, 2012)