Air Force declines to charge colonel accused of sexually, physically abusing boys
Don Christensen, the former top prosecutor for the Air Force and president of the advocacy group Protect Our Defenders, said...
Military fails to advise victims of sexual assault of civilian court option, advocates say
President of Protect Our Defenders, Col Don Christensen, USAF (ret.) was quoted in USA Today: Civilian prosecutors and courts often have...
***PRESS RELEASE*** Protect Our Defenders Named ‘One of the Best’ Nonprofits by the Catalogue for Philanthropy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2018 ***PRESS RELEASE*** Protect Our Defenders Named ‘One of the Best’ Nonprofits by the Catalogue...
He went AWOL after being sexually assaulted. After 30 years, the Navy finally believed him
Protect Our Defenders Advisory Board member and survivor, Health Philips, was featured in The Washington Post: The first time Heath...
More Vets Who Are Coping With PTSD From Sexual Assaults Get Honorable Discharges
President of Protect Our Defenders, Col Don Christensen, USAF (ret.) spoke with NPR: We will hear from people from the Vietnam...
The darker side of the Pentagon’s sexual assault report
President of Protect Our Defenders, Col Don Christensen, USAF (ret.) spoke with Federal News Radio: The prosecutions are going down and...
Sexual assault legal loophole prevents victim military transfers, lawmaker says
President of Protect Our Defenders, Col Don Christensen, USAF (ret.) was quoted in Dayton Daily News: This is not a good...
***STATEMENT*** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS RESPONDS TO PENTAGON REPORT ON SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE MILITARY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 30, 2018 ***STATEMENT*** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS RESPONDS TO PENTAGON REPORT ON SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE MILITARY...
Air Force Drops Rape Charges Against Texas Master Sergeant
President of Protect Our Defenders, Col Don Christensen, USAF (ret.) was quoted by The Associated Press for Military.com: My concern is...
Marine Corps general fired for calling sexual harassment claims “fake news”
CEO of Protect Our Defenders, Col Scott Jensen, USMC (ret.) was quoted in USA Today: Stein’s comments damaged the reputation of...
Air Force cadet got different treatment at Academy than in civilian court for his furtive photos of women
President of Protect Our Defenders, Col Don Christensen, USAF (ret.) was quoted in the Colorado Springs Independent: Given the opportunity to...
Naval Aviators Say They Were Kicked Out of Training Due to Racial Bias
Protect Our Defenders Racial Disparity Report was featured in an article on Military.com: In 2017 Protect Our Defenders released the...
Officer accused of patronizing prostitutes worked in sex assault prevention office while awaiting court-martial
President of Protect Our Defenders, Col Don Christensen, USAF (ret.) was quoted in Navy Times: This sets a standard of stupidity…It...
Sexual harassment, racism and a secret settlement at the ‘Crossroads of the Marine Corps,’ report shows
CEO of Protect Our Defenders, Col Scott Jensen, USMC (ret.) was quoted in USA Today: How can someone make a sound...
***PRESS RELEASE*** Veterans Groups Sue VA For Data on Bias, Sexism
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7, 2018 ***PRESS RELEASE*** Veterans Groups Sue VA For Data on Bias, Sexism After Evidence Revealed...
John Kelly and the ‘Good Soldier’ Defense
Protect Our Defenders President Col Don Christensen, USAF (ret.) was an opinion contributor for The Atlantic. John Kelly’s over-the-top support...
***STATEMENT*** Former Head of Marines Sexual Assault and Prevention Unit and Protect Our Defenders CEO Col Scott Jensen Responds to Department of Defense Policy on Harassment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 12, 2018 ***STATEMENT*** Former Head of Marines Sexual Assault and Prevention Unit and Protect Our Defenders...
Surprised John Kelly would overlook abuse? The military that bred him is rife with it.
President of Protect Our Defenders, Col Don Christensen, USAF (ret.) was quoted in USA Today: The senior brass start to feel...
***STATEMENT*** Former Head of Marines Sexual Assault and Prevention Unit and Protect Our Defenders CEO Col Scott Jensen Responds to White House Chief of Staff Defense of Domestic Abusers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 9, 2018 Former Head of Marines Sexual Assault and Prevention Unit and Protect Our Defenders CEO...
The Pentagon just launched a sweeping anti-harassment policy for the military
Protect Our Defenders was featured in Vice News: The military has faced a series of harassment scandals in recent years,...
Sexual assaults in the military create a new #MeToo battalion every week. That must stop.
Protect Our Defenders CEO Col Scott Jensen, USMC (ret.) was an opinion contributor for USA Today. We have seen just...
***PRESS RELEASE*** Former Head of Marines Sexual Assault and Prevention Unit Joins Protect Our Defenders as CEO In Response to Marines United Scandal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 9, 2018 FORMER HEAD OF MARINES SEXUAL ASSAULT AND PREVENTION UNIT JOINS PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS AS...
This Marine tried to stop misogyny in the military. Now he’ll take on the Pentagon from outside.
CEO of Protect Our Defenders, Col Scott Jensen, USMC (ret.) was featured in The Washington Post: I don’t want this to...
The War Horse – Zero Tolerance: The Defense Department’s Decades-Long Failure to End Sex Crimes in Unifom
This ongoing project examines nearly four decades of military sexual trauma in the U.S. military in an effort to understand...
***PRESS RELEASE*** VETS GROUPS SUE MILITARY FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT RECORDS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 13, 2017 ***PRESS RELEASE*** VETS GROUPS SUE MILITARY FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT RECORDS Military Refuses to Disclose...
***STATEMENT*** Protect Our Defenders Responds to CBS Investigation of Sexual Assault at Air Force Academy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 13, 2017 *** STATEMENT *** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS RESPONDS TO CBS INVESTIGATION OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AT...
*** STATEMENT *** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS JOINS SENATOR GILLIBRAND, SURVIVORS, AND ACTIVISTS TO DEMAND ACTION ON MILITARY JUSTICE REFORMS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 16, 2017 *** STATEMENT *** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS JOINS SENATOR GILLIBRAND, SURVIVORS, AND ACTIVISTS TO DEMAND...
Protect Our Defenders Joins “Blood Stripe” Filmmakers for Screening and Q&A
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 13, 2017 ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS JOINS “BLOOD STRIPE” FILMMAKERS FOR SCREENING AND Q&A ON...
*** STATEMENT *** Protect Our Defenders Applauds Senator Gillibrand’s Efforts to Reform the Military Justice System
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 20, 2017 *** STATEMENT *** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS APPLAUDS SENATOR GILLIBRAND’S EFFORTS TO REFORM THE MILITARY...
***STATEMENT*** Congress Demands Answers on Substantial and Persistent Racial Disparities in US Military Justice System
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 2017 *** STATEMENT *** CONGRESS DEMANDS ANSWERS ON SUBSTANTIAL AND PERSISTENT RACIAL DISPARITIES IN THE...
***STATEMENT*** Protect Our Defenders Supports New Bill to Close “Revenge Porn” Loophole
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2017 *** STATEMENT *** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS SUPPORTS NEW BILL TO CLOSE “REVENGE PORN” LOOPHOLE...
***PRESS RELEASE*** New Report Finds Substantial & Persistent Racial Disparities in Military Justice System
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 7, 2017 ***PRESS RELEASE*** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS RELEASES NEW REPORT THAT FINDS SUBSTANTIAL AND PERSISTENT RACIAL...
***PRESS RELEASE*** Protect Our Defenders Announces 2017 Justice Award Winner
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2017 ***PRESS RELEASE*** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS ANNOUNCES 2017 JUSTICE AWARD WINNER Washington, D.C. – Protect...
***STATEMENT*** Protect Our Defenders Responds to Pentagon Report on Sexual Assault in the Military
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2017 ***STATEMENT*** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS RESPONDS TO PENTAGON REPORT ON SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE MILITARY...
***PRESS RELEASE*** Protect Our Defenders Executive Director Testifies at Congressional Hearing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 5, 2017 ***PRESS RELEASE*** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TESTIFIES AT CONGRESSIONAL HEARING ON MARINES UNITED...
***STATEMENT*** Protect Our Defenders Responds to Army Recommendation That Disgraced General Keep Security Clearance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2017 ***STATEMENT*** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS RESPONDS TO ARMY RECOMMENDATION THAT DISGRACED GENERAL KEEP SECURITY CLEARANCE...
***STATEMENT*** Protect Our Defenders Responds to New Report on Sexual Assault at Military Academies Show Crisis Getting Worse
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2017 ***STATEMENT*** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS RESPONDS TO NEW REPORT ON SEXUAL ASSAULT AT MILITARY ACADEMIES...
***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Protect Our Defenders Available for Questions & Comment at Tomorrow’s SASC Hearing on USMC Photo Scandal
If you would like to speak with Col. Don Christensen, please email me at: brian@protectourdefenders.com. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13,...
***STATEMENT*** Protect Our Defenders Responds to DoD Investigation of Secret Marine Facebook Page
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2017 ***STATEMENT*** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS RESPONDS TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INVESTIGATION OF ABUSIVE AND MISOGYNISTIC...
***STATEMENT*** Protect Our Defenders Calls for Long Overdue Sentencing Reform
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 28, 2017 ***STATEMENT*** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS RESPONDS TO SHOCKINGLY LIGHT SENTENCE FOR CONVICTED MILITARY SEX OFFENDER,...
***STATEMENT*** Protect Our Defenders Responds to Sen. Ernst’s Suggestion for a “Buddy System” on Military Bases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 27, 2017 ***STATEMENT*** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS RESPONDS TO SENATOR JONI ERNST’S SUGGESTION FOR A “BUDDY...
***PRESS RELEASE*** Protect Our Defenders Calls on Congress to Pass Sentencing Reform
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2017 *** PRESS RELEASE *** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS CALLS ON CONGRESS TO PASS SENTENCING REFORM...
***STATEMENT*** Protect Our Defenders Statement on NDAA Provision That Would Increase Accountability for Sexual Abuse of Military Trainees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 5, 2016 ***STATEMENT*** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS STATEMENT ON NDAA PROVISION THAT WOULD INCREASE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR SEXUAL...
Protect Our Defenders Statement on President-Elect Donald Trump and Military Sexual Assault
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 21, 2016 ***STATEMENT*** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT-ELECT TRUMP AND MILITARY SEXUAL ASSAULT Washington, D.C....
Honoring Our Veterans from Terri J. Odom
Today for Veterans Day, we are honored to share a special message from Protect Our Defenders Advisory Board member, Terri...
Advocate works to protect military sexual assault victims
This is why we are proud, honored and lucky to know and work with our Founder & CEO Nancy Parish....
After Senate Refuses to Debate Military Sexual Assault Reform, POD Calls on POTUS to Stand with Victims
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 14, 2016 ***STATEMENT*** AFTER THE SENATE REFUSED TO DEBATE MILITARY SEXUAL ASSAULT REFORM, PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS...
Protect Our Defenders Release Letter Responding to Defense Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2016 ***PRESS RELEASE*** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS RELEASES LETTER RESPONDING TO SECRETARY OF DEFENSE ON...
Protect Our Defenders Renews Call for POTUS to Open Investigation into Pentagon Misleading Congress
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ***STATEMENT*** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS RENEWS CALL FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA TO OPEN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION AFTER PENTAGON CONTINUES TO...
A Memorial Day Message from POD Advisory Board Member Terri Odom
This Memorial Day weekend we are honored to share a message from POD Advisory Board member Terri J. Odom, a...