Tag: military sexual trauma

Jennifer Norris, Veteran, Military Crime Historian & Policy Analyst, Military Justice for All (Media)

March 14, 2014

Helping Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma, The Boston Globe (2012) Air Force Sexual Abuse Trial Gets Underway, NBC Nightly News (2012) Preventing Rapes in the Military, Andrea Mitchell Reports, MSNBC (2012) Sexual Assault in the US Military, Minnesota Public Radio (2012) Lackland Sex Scandal Continues to Roil Air Force, Houston Chronicle, Texas (2012) Don’t Suffer … More Jennifer Norris, Veteran, Military Crime Historian & Policy Analyst, Military Justice for All (Media)

Workplace Abuse and Bullying: My Story as a Veteran Advocate in the “MST Community” (2014)

March 5, 2014

“It’s Against Our Policy” was originally published on March 5, 2014 How many jobs have I worked at where “It’s Against our Policy” ended it all. The ironic thing: nothing is ever in writing, standards have not been set (or the boss can do whatever but control you), and once you agree to volunteer, you … More Workplace Abuse and Bullying: My Story as a Veteran Advocate in the “MST Community” (2014)

Protect Our Defenders “Advocacy” Network: Coordinated Allegations, Reputation Attacks and Gatekeeping (November 17, 2013)

November 17, 2013

If only these same ‘advocates’ spent this much time working on passing laws and helping troops. I didn’t know that if I worked hard and did the right thing that it made me a target in this so called movement. This is especially amusing because they have got it all conjured up in their minds … More Protect Our Defenders “Advocacy” Network: Coordinated Allegations, Reputation Attacks and Gatekeeping (November 17, 2013)

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)

A Quiet Lifeline: How Onyx Helped Us Survive Relentless Online Bullying; Jennifer, Lee and Onyx Go For a Jeep Ride in Western Maine (August 10, 2013)

August 10, 2013

Jennifer got Onyx in May 2013 at a program for veterans called K9s for Warriors. Not only was Onyx an awesome companion during some of the most difficult times in our lives but the woman who ran K9s for Warriors with her son was a loving person we all referred to as “mom.” She really … More A Quiet Lifeline: How Onyx Helped Us Survive Relentless Online Bullying; Jennifer, Lee and Onyx Go For a Jeep Ride in Western Maine (August 10, 2013)

Dear Diary Day: My Journal Entry About PTSD, TSA, and My Service Dog Onyx Who Helped Me Through It (June 10, 2013)

June 10, 2013

From Excitement to Survival Mode: The Albuquerque Trip That Changed How I Trusted, Traveled, and Protected Myself (August 28, 2026) The June 10, 2013 Journal Entry Just got done getting over a full-blown panic attack after going through TSA and being treated like a criminal because my hands came back positive. For what, I don’t … More Dear Diary Day: My Journal Entry About PTSD, TSA, and My Service Dog Onyx Who Helped Me Through It (June 10, 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)

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)