Editorial: Right Steps on Sexual Assault in the Military

International Herald Tribune Tuesday 17th April, 2012

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta on Monday announced several encouraging steps to fight sexual assault in the military. The most notable is the requirement that complaints be handled by senior officers - colonels or Navy captains - instead of lower-ranking officers who are often ill equipped or reluctant to pursue assault cases.

He said special units would be set up in each service branch to interview victims and collect evidence. Recruits would be briefed on sexual-assault policies within 14 days of joining the service.

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