Tag: Military

Senator Collins speaks in support of efforts to address military sexual assault

March 7, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins spoke on the Senate floor today in strong support of legislation coming before the Senate that would address the crisis of sexual assault in the military. “Since 2004, I have been sounding the alarm over the military’s ineffective response to the growing crisis of sexual assault in the … More Senator Collins speaks in support of efforts to address military sexual assault

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)

Obama gives military one year to curb sex assault

December 20, 2013

Obama gives military one year to curb sex assault President [Barack] Obama on Friday gave the military a year to show progress in curbing sexual assault within its ranks. If it fails to make progress, Obama warned he would support additional reforms. Obama’s decision was criticized by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), who led a congressional effort … More Obama gives military one year to curb sex assault

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Leads Bipartisan Coalition to Reform the Military Justice System: Military Justice Improvement Act (2013)

May 16, 2013

Washington D.C. – During a news conference today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), along with a bipartisan group of their colleagues in the Senate and House, announced new legislation that would reform the military justice system by removing the prosecution of all crimes punishable by one year or more in confinement from … More Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Leads Bipartisan Coalition to Reform the Military Justice System: Military Justice Improvement Act (2013)

A Review of Sexual Misconduct by Basic Training Instructors at Lackland Air Force Base: House Armed Services Committee Testimony (2013)

February 1, 2013

A Review of Sexual Misconduct by Basic Training Instructors at Lackland Air Force Base: House Armed Services Committee Testimony Like the checks and balances that are currently in place for civilians, all we are asking for is the same. While civilians have various routes of redress to get justice for the crime perpetrated against them, … More A Review of Sexual Misconduct by Basic Training Instructors at Lackland Air Force Base: House Armed Services Committee Testimony (2013)

Now That Women Are Cleared For Combat, How About A Rape-Free Workplace?

January 30, 2013

Now That Women Are Cleared For Combat, How About A Rape-Free Workplace? January 24, 2013—the day Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Martin Dempsey signed a memorandum allowing women to serve in combat for the first time in American military history—may one day be looked as a milestone for gender equality … More Now That Women Are Cleared For Combat, How About A Rape-Free Workplace?

Air Force NCO Testified Before the House Armed Services Committee in Washington DC; It Negatively Impacted Health, Safety & the Trajectory of Her Life (2013)

January 23, 2013

Editor’s Note: Protect Our Defenders was in their infancy when they preyed on Jennifer in 2012. We were not affiliated with them; they invited us to participate in some press functions in Washington D.C. and then used Jennifer and her story to get where they are today. We do not endorse Protect Our Defenders whatsoever … More Air Force NCO Testified Before the House Armed Services Committee in Washington DC; It Negatively Impacted Health, Safety & the Trajectory of Her Life (2013)

‘A Place to Begin’ by Jennifer Norris, USAF Retired [Video] (2012)

November 9, 2012

Veteran’s Day Ceremony 2012Sponsored by Maine Veterans Art ProjectVA Maine Healthcare System, Augusta, Maine November 9, 2012 I am struggling to find a place to begin. Do I tell you all the nitty gritty details to persuade you that I am telling you the truth, do I just simply state what happened and assume that … More ‘A Place to Begin’ by Jennifer Norris, USAF Retired [Video] (2012)

Service Women’s Action Network Truth & Justice Summit Failed Active Duty Military Crime Victims; Prioritized Women in Combat Roles & Veteran Benefits (2012)

May 8, 2012

This post has been scrubbed from the internet. And if we were Service Women’s Action Network, we’d be afraid of the public finding out that survivors of military crime are not impressed with them pushing women in combat roles before we even had a plan to prevent crime, murder and suicide. Our lower enlisted service … More Service Women’s Action Network Truth & Justice Summit Failed Active Duty Military Crime Victims; Prioritized Women in Combat Roles & Veteran Benefits (2012)

Congresswoman Jackie Speier Introduces STOP Act Legislation and Military Sexual Assault Campaign with Protect Our Defenders (2011)

November 17, 2011

Congresswoman Jackie Speier Proposes New Justice Process To Combat Sexual Assault Crisis in the Military Washington, DC – Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-San Francisco, San Mateo) today introduced legislation to dramatically reform how sexual assaults and rape in the military are treated (download bill summary.) She will hold a press conference on Thursday, November 17, 2011 … More Congresswoman Jackie Speier Introduces STOP Act Legislation and Military Sexual Assault Campaign with Protect Our Defenders (2011)