SecDef Hegseth Memo Puts “Thumb on Scale” for Accused: Erodes Trust and Threatens Military Readiness
Protect Our Defenders warns that discouraging reporting will deepen the armed forces’ recruitment and retention crisis
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All NewsStatement: Sexual Assault Prevention Programs Slashed as Military Faces Recruitment Shortfall
POD is calling for an immediate halt to the cancellation of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response programs across all military branches.
Statement: Army Doctor Sentenced to 164 Months for 41 Counts of Sexual Assault
On January 15, Maj. Michael Stockin was sentenced to 164 months – the maximum sentence – after pleading guilty to sexually abusing 41 former patients (soldiers) at Madigan Army Hospital, Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
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Protect Our Defenders serves those who have been affected by military sexual violence, victim retaliation, misogyny, sexual prejudice, and racism regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, or any other uniquely defining attribute.
