Signs point to shift in combating sexual assault in military

Signs point to shift in combating sexual assault in military

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand filibuster-proof support for a bill that would take prosecution decisions out of the chain of command for major crimes.

Lloyd Austin confirms military open to changing way it handles reports of sexual assault

"We must not be afraid to try new approaches, to change our minds so that we can truly and fully address the scourge of sexual assault in our force," Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said.

Signs Point to Shift in Combating Sexual Assault in Military

The Pentagon appears resigned to a new approach.

Signs point to shift in combating sexual assault in military

The leading lawmaker on this issue, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, has bipartisan, filibuster-proof support for a bill that would take prosecution decisions out of the chain of command for major crimes, including sexual assault, rape and murder.

Efforts to Combat Sexual Assault in Military Gains Momentum

Momentum in Congress for taking sexual assault prosecution powers away from military commanders, combined with a more flexible view by some military leaders, is pointing to a historic shift in the battle against what Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin calls "the scourge of...

Signs point to shift in combating sexual assault in military

Key military leaders have signaled a willingness to consider new approaches, given failures of the current system and in light of growing pressure from Congress.