Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Protect Our Defenders ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [***STATEMENT*** POD, Service Women’s Action Network & Minority Veterans of America Call for Re-Examination of Pretrial Procedures by DAC-IPAD](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-pod-service-womens-action-network-minority-veterans-of-america-call-for-re-examination-of-pretrial-procedures-by-dac-ipad/) - [***STATEMENT*** Convicted Air Force General Loses Two Stars, To Retire as Colonel After Sexual Misconduct](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-convicted-air-force-general-loses-two-stars-to-retire-as-colonel-after-sexual-misconduct/) - [***STATEMENT*** Protect Our Defenders Celebrates Historic Joint Chiefs of Staff Nomination of Air Force Gen. Charles "CQ" Brown](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/celebrates-historic-joint-chiefs-of-staff-nomination-of-air-force-gen-charles-cq-brown/) - [***STATEMENT*** Univision Film #IamVanessaGuillen Wins Webby Award, Recognizing Power of Survivors’ Storytelling](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/univision-film-iamvanessaguillen-wins-webby-award-recognizing-power-of-survivors-storytelling/) - [***STATEMENT*** New Pentagon Report Details Increase in Sexual Assault Reports](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/new-pentagon-report-details-increase-in-sexual-assault-reports/) - [***STATEMENT*** POD Announces Legal Counsel for The Family of Private Basaldua Ruiz](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/pod-announces-legal-counsel-for-the-family-of-private-basaldua-ruiz/) - [***STATEMENT*** POD Calls For Independent Investigation Into Fort Hood Climate & Culture Following the Tragic Death of Private Ana Fernanda Basaldua Ruiz](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/pod-calls-for-independent-investigation-into-fort-hood-climate-culture-following-the-tragic-death-of-private-ana-fernanda-basaldua-ruiz/) - [***STATEMENT*** POD Calls on Biden Administration and Congress to Scrutinize Fort Hood Investigation Following the Tragic Death of Private Ana Fernanda Basaldua Ruiz](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/pod-calls-on-biden-administration-and-congress-to-scrutinize-fort-hood-investigation-following-the-tragic-death-of-private-ana-basalduaruiz/) - [***STATEMENT*** POD Calls For Congressional Hearings and Legislative Action in the Wake of Abhorrent Military Academies Report](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/pod-calls-for-congressional-hearings-and-legislative-action-in-the-wake-of-abhorrent-military-academies-report/) - [***STATEMENT*** New Report Details Dramatic Increase in Sexual Assault at US Military Academies](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/new-report-details-dramatic-increase-in-sexual-assault-at-us-military-academies/) - [***Announcement*** Protect Our Defenders' Next Chapter](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/protect-our-defenders-next-chapter/) - [***Announcement*** #IAmVanessaGuillen to be shown at this year’s Human Rights Watch Film Festival](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/iamvanessaguillen-to-be-shown-at-this-years-human-rights-watch-film-festival/) - [***STATEMENT*** POD Files Amicus Brief on Mental Health Privilege as RAND Report Highlights Barriers to Mental Health Care Faced By Military Sexual Assault Survivors](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/pod-files-amicus-brief-on-mental-health-privilege-as-rand-report-highlights-barriers-to-mental-health-care-faced-by-military-sexual-assault-survivors/) - [***STATEMENT*** 2023 NDAA Advances Historic Military Justice Reform; Removes All Prosecutorial Authority From Chain of Command](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/2023-ndaa-advances-historic-military-justice-reform-removes-all-prosecutorial-authority-from-chain-of-command/) - [***STATEMENT*** 2022 SAPR Report Reveals Highest Reported Estimate of Sexual Harassment and Assault in Military History](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-2022-sapr-report-reveals-highest-reported-estimate-of-sexual-harassment-and-assault-in-military-history/) - [***STATEMENT*** Netflix Releases “I Am Vanessa Guillen” Documentary; Details Guillen Family’s Fight to Reform Military Justice System](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/netflix-releases-i-am-vanessa-guillen-documentary/) - [***YALE VETERANS LEGAL SERVICES CLINIC PRESS RELEASE*** Military Justice Reform Advocates Sue For Servicemember Prosecution Records](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/yale-veterans-legal-services-clinic-press-release-military-justice-reform-advocates-sue-for-servicemember-prosecution-records/) - [***STATEMENT*** Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of Military Sexual Assault Survivor Challenging Feres Doctrine](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/ninth-circuit-court-of-appeals/) - [***STATEMENT*** Univision Film “#IamVanessaGuillen” Tells Story of Survivors' Resilience and Fight For Justice Following Vanessa Guillen’s Murder](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-univision-film-iamvanessaguillen-tells-story-of-survivors-resilience-and-fight-for-justice-following-vanessa-guillens-murder/) - [**STATEMENT*** General Court Martialed and Found Guilty on Abusive Sexual Contact Charge for the First Time in Air Force History](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-general-court-martialed-and-found-guilty-on-abusive-sexual-contact-charge-for-the-first-time-in-air-force-history/) - [**STATEMENT*** Senate and House Armed Services Committees Furthers Justice for Military Sexual Assault Survivors in 2023 NDAA Markup](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-senate-and-house-armed-services-committees-furthers-justice-for-military-sexual-assault-survivors-in-2023-ndaa-markup/) - [POD’s Justice Award Goes To…](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/pods-justice-award-goes-to/) - [Congreso Anuncia Acuerdo en Reforma Transformativa sobre Justicia Militar para Enfrentar la Epidemia de Abuso Sexual Militar](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/congreso-anuncia-acuerdo-en-reforma-transformativa-sobre-justicia-militar-para-enfrentar-la-epidemia-de-abuso-sexual-militar/) - [Congress Announces Agreement on Transformative Military Justice Reforms to Address Military Sexual Assault Epidemic](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/congress-announces-agreement-on-transformative-military-justice-reforms-to-address-military-sexual-assault-epidemic/) - [***STATEMENT *** Washington Post Report Says Congress on Verge of Gutting Sexual Assault Reforms](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/washington-post-report-says-congress-on-verge-of-gutting-sexual-assault-reforms/) - [***STATEMENT *** Sweeping Military Justice Reform to Be Added to Annual Defense Bill](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-sweeping-military-justice-reform-to-be-added-to-annual-defense-bill/) - [GILLIBRAND STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF MILITARY JUSTICE REFORM BILL IN SENATE ARMED SERVICES SUBCOMMITTEE](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/gillibrand-statement-on-passage-of-military-justice-reform-bill-in-senate-armed-services-subcommittee/) - [***STATEMENT*** Congresswoman Speier Introduces the Vanessa Guillén Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act; Joins Forces with Senator Gillibrand and Speaker Pelosi](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-congresswoman-speier-introduces-the-vanessa-guillen-military-justice-improvement-and-increasing-prevention-act-joins-forces-with-senator-gillibrand-and-speaker-pelosi/) - [Protect Our Defenders Files an Amicus Brief in Support of Upholding Privacy of Victim's Mental Health Records](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/protect-our-defenders-files-an-amicus-brief-in-support-of-upholding-privacy-of-victims-mental-health-records/) - [NEW YORK TIMES: GILLIBRAND MAKES MAJOR PUSH TO REFORM MILITARY JUSTICE SYSTEM](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/new-york-times-gillibrand-makes-major-push-to-reform-military-justice-system/) - [Vice News: The U.S. military is facing its own #MeToo moment](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/vice-news-the-u-s-military-is-facing-its-own-metoo-moment/) - [Protect Our Defenders Joins an Amicus Brief in Support of Records Corrections for Bad Paper Discharges](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/protect-our-defenders-joins-an-amicus-brief-in-support-of-records-corrections-for-bad-paper-discharges/) - [Remarks from Protect Our Defenders President Don Christensen at the Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing on Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/remarks-from-protect-our-defenders-president-don-christensen-at-the-senate-armed-services-committee-hearing-on-sexual-assault-in-the-armed-forces/) - [***STATEMENT*** SURVIVOR WHO HEIGHTENED FOCUS ON MILITARY SEXUAL ASSAULT IN VIRAL TIKTOK VIDEO RELEASES OFFICIAL STATEMENT](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-survivor-who-heightened-focus-on-military-sexual-assault-in-viral-tiktok-video-releases-official-statement/) - [***STATEMENT*** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS APPLAUDS PENTAGON’S NEW CIVILIAN-LED COMMISSION ON MILITARY SEXUAL ASSAULT](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-applauds-pentagons-new-civilian-led-commission-on-military-sexual-assault/) - [Protect Our Defenders Joins an Amicus Brief Challenging Male-Only Selective Service Registration](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/protect-our-defenders-joins-an-amicus-brief-challenging-male-only-selective-service-registration/) - [***STATEMENT*** NEW RAND REPORT FINDS ODDS OF LEAVING THE MILITARY DOUBLE AFTER SEXUAL ASSAULT](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-new-rand-report-finds-odds-of-leaving-the-military-double-after-sexual-assault/) - [Speier, Wexton Urge Tighter Security Clearance Protocols to Screen for Ties to White Supremacist Groups](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/speier-wexton-urge-tighter-security-clearance-protocols-to-screen-for-ties-to-white-supremacist-groups/) - [Join POD's Don Christensen for a conversation about the military's racial disparities](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/join-pods-don-christensen-for-a-conversation-about-the-militarys-racial-disparities/) - [Biden Secretary of Defense Nominee Lloyd Austin Asked About POD Pledge](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/biden-secretary-of-defense-nominee-lloyd-austin-asked-about-pod-pledge/) - [GILLIBRAND APPLAUDS BIDEN ORDER OVERTURNING BAN ON TRANSGENDER MILITARY SERVICE](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/gillibrand-applauds-biden-order-overturning-ban-on-transgender-military-service/) - [Celebrate Survivor Heroes](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/celebrate-survivor-heroes/) - [Survivors Speak Out About the Work of Protect Our Defenders](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivors-speak-out/) - [Bipartisan Bill Would Allow Servicemembers to Sue the Military for Sexual Assault ](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/bipartisan-bill-would-allow-servicemembers-to-sue-the-military-for-sexual-assault/) - [STATEMENT: New Charges Expand Fort Hood Case to 96 Victims Across Seven Years and Two Bases, and the Army Is Just Now Asking Questions](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-new-charges-expand-fort-hood-case-to-96-victims-across-seven-years-and-two-bases-and-the-army-is-just-now-asking-questions/) - [MEDIA ADVISORY: Article 32 Preliminary Hearing Set for Fort Hood Army Doctor Charged in Sexual Assault Case Involving 73 Victims](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/media-advisory-article-32-preliminary-hearing-set-for-fort-hood-army-doctor-charged-in-sexual-assault-case-involving-73-victims/) - [Protect Our Defenders and Volare Partner to Expand Pro Bono Legal Access for Survivors as Fort Hood Court-Martial Looms](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/protect-our-defenders-and-volare-partner-to-expand-pro-bono-legal-access-for-survivors-as-fort-hood-court-martial-looms/) - [Secretary Hegseth Orders Overhaul of Military Legal Offices to Weaken Independent JAG Oversight](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/secretary-hegseth-orders-overhaul-of-military-legal-offices-to-weaken-independent-jag-oversight/) - [Army OB-GYN Charged with Indecent Recording, Conduct Unbecoming, and Other Offenses Involving 44 Alleged Victims](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/army-ob-gyn-charged-with-indecent-recording-conduct-unbecoming-and-other-offenses-involving-44-alleged-victims/) - [Statement: GAO Finds Coast Guard Violated Legal Obligations, Obstructed Congressional Oversight](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-gao-finds-coast-guard-violated-legal-obligations-obstructed-congressional-oversight/) - [The Enemy Within](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/the-enemy-within/) - [Protect Our Defenders Offers Free Legal Support for Servicemembers as Fort Hood Investigation Raises Concerns](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/protect-our-defenders-offers-free-legal-support-for-servicemembers-as-fort-hood-investigation-raises-concerns/) - [We must not undermine policies that protect survivors](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/i-wish-i-could-say-i-was-shocked/) - [Hegseth’s Rollback of Whistleblower Protections Is Reckless and Dangerous to Mission Readiness](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/hegseths-rollback-of-whistleblower-protections-is-reckless-and-dangerous-to-mission-readiness/) - Rolling back protections silences survivors, fuels corruption, and puts mission readiness at risk - [Protect Our Defenders Condemns VA Proposal to Strip Abortion Access from Survivors of Military Sexual Assault](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/protect-our-defenders-condemns-va-proposal-to-strip-abortion-access-from-survivors-of-military-sexual-assault/) - [Statement: Army Major Convicted of Serial Sexual Assault After Military Failed to Support 15 Victims](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-army-major-convicted-of-serial-sexual-assault-after-military-failed-to-support-15-victims/) - [*Media Advisory* Trial Begins Against DC Army Major Charged in Sexual Assault Case Involving 20+ Victims, Including Civilians](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/media-advisory-trial-begins-against-dc-army-major-charged-in-sexual-assault-case-involving-20-victims-including-civilians/) - [New Pentagon Data Shows Military Sexual Assault Reforms Working, But Trump-Hegseth Agenda Undermines Gains](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/new-pentagon-data-shows-military-sexual-assault-reforms-working-but-trump-hegseth-agenda-undermines-gains/) - [SecDef Hegseth Memo Puts "Thumb on Scale” for Accused: Erodes Trust and Threatens Military Readiness](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/secdef-hegseth-memo-puts-thumb-on-scale-for-accused-erodes-trust-and-threatens-military-readiness/) - [Statement: Army Doctor Sentenced to 164 Months for 41 Counts of Sexual Assault](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-army-doctor-sentenced-to-164-months-for-41-counts-of-sexual-assault/) - [Statement: Sexual Assault Prevention Programs Slashed as Military Faces Recruitment Shortfall](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-sexual-assault-prevention-programs-slashed-as-military-faces-recruitment-shortfall-updated/) - [Hegseth’s Dangerous Views and Troubled Past Make Him Unfit to Serve as Secretary of Defense](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/hegseths-dangerous-views-and-troubled-past-make-him-unfit-to-serve-as-secretary-of-defense/) - [Statement: Army Doctor Pleads Guilty in Historic Military Sexual Assault Case; Court to Decide Fate](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-army-doctor-pleads-guilty-in-historic-military-sexual-assault-case-court-to-decide-fate/) - [POD Statement: Army Battalion Commander Found Guilty of Sexual Harassment in Landmark Military Justice Case](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/pod-statement-army-battalion-commander-found-guilty-of-sexual-harassment-in-landmark-military-justice-case/) - [Protect Our Defenders Urges Congress to Reject Pete Hegseth, Cites Risks to Healthy Command Climate, Removing Women in Combat, and Faces Sexual Assault Allegations](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/protect-our-defenders-urges-congress-to-reject-pete-hegseth-cites-risks-to-healthy-command-climate-removing-women-in-combat-and-faces-sexual-assault-allegations/) - [Protect Our Defenders Calls for Senator Ernst to Replace Hegseth as Secretary of Defense Nominee](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/protect-our-defenders-calls-for-senator-ernst-to-replace-hegseth-as-secretary-of-defense-nominee/) - [Army Major Charged with Sexual Assault-Related Charges Involving at Least 20 Alleged Victims](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/army-major-charged-with-sexual-assault-related-charges-involving-at-least-20-alleged-victims/) - [Protect Our Defenders Applauds Military Reporter Rose Thayer on First Place Recognition](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/protect-our-defenders-applauds-military-reporter-rose-thayer-on-first-place-recognition/) - Protect Our Defenders (POD) congratulates Stars and Stripes reporter Rose Thayer on winning first place for enterprise reporting from Military Reporters and Editors, a distinguished nonprofit organization dedicated to journalists covering the military, national security, and defense. - [***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Army to Rule on Media Protections in U.S. v Major Michael D. Stockin](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/media-advisory-army-to-rule-on-media-protections-in-u-s-v-major-michael-d-stockin/) - [Protect Our Defenders Calls for Congressional Hearing Amid Coast Guard’s Alleged Sexual Assault Coverup](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/protect-our-defenders-calls-for-congressional-hearing-amid-coast-guards-alleged-sexual-assault-coverup/) - [Statement: Protect Our Defenders Applauds Historic Decline in Military Sexual Assaults](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-applauds-historic-decline-in-military-sexual-assaults/) - [***PRESS RELEASE*** Protect Our Defenders Launches National Law Center to Provide Free Legal Services to Military Sexual Assault Survivors and Families](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/press-release-protect-our-defenders-launches-national-law-center-to-provide-free-legal-services-to-military-sexual-assault-survivors-and-families/) - [***STATEMENT*** Lead Army Prosecutor Fired Following Emails Revealed Disparaging Survivors’ Assault Allegations](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/lead-army-prosecutor-fired-following-emails-revealed-disparaging-survivors-assault-allegations/) - [***STATEMENT*** Army Doctor with Over 100 Victims in Historic Military Sexual Assault Scandal Faces Hearing to Determine Charges](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-army-doctor-with-over-100-victims-in-historic-military-sexual-assault-scandal-faces-hearing-to-determine-charges/) - [Protect Our Defenders 2014 (2nd Quarter) Media Report](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/protect-our-defenders-2014-2nd-quarter-media-report/) - [Fox News: Why is Obama AWOL on Gillibrand's bill to curb military sexual assault?](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/fox-news-why-is-obama-awol-on-gillibrands-bill-to-curb-military-sexual-assault/) - [Tsongas: 'A Matter of National Security'](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/tsongas-a-matter-of-national-security/) - [USA Today - Military report: Young women on bases, sailors on ships at greatest risk for sexual assault](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/usa-today-military-report-young-women-on-bases-sailors-on-ships-at-greatest-risk-for-sexual-assault/) - [***STATEMENT*** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS RESPONDS TO PENTAGON REPORT ON SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE MILITARY](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-responds-to-pentagon-report-on-sexual-assault-in-the-military-2/) - [Remarks from Protect Our Defenders President Don Christensen at House Veterans' Affairs Hearing on Bad Paper Discharges and VA Benefits](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/remarks-from-protect-our-defenders-president-don-christensen-at-house-veterans-affairs-hearing-on-bad-paper-discharges-and-va-benefits/) - [***STATEMENT*** Army Doctor Charged with Sexually Assaulting Multiple Active-Duty Servicemembers; POD Calls for End to Feres Doctrine](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-army-doctor-charged-with-sexually-assaulting-multiple-active-duty-servicemembers-pod-calls-for-end-to-feres-doctrine/) - [***STATEMENT*** Washington Post Breaks News of Army Doctor Sexually Assaulting More than Twenty Active-Duty Servicemembers; POD Call for End to Feres Doctrine](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/washington-post-breaks-news-of-army-doctor-sexually-assaulting-more-than-twenty-active-duty-servicemembers-pod-call-for-end-to-feres-doctrine/) - [***STATEMENT*** Protect Our Defenders Applauds President Biden for New Executive Order Implementing Historic Military Justice Reforms](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/protect-our-defenders-applauds-president-biden-for-new-executive-order-implementing-historic-military-justice-reforms/) - [***STATEMENT*** Protect Our Defenders Challenges Partisan House Passage of Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/protect-our-defenders-challenges-partisan-house-passage-of-fiscal-year-2024-national-defense-authorization-act/) - [***STATEMENT*** SUPREME COURT RULES MILITARY RAPE CASES HAVE NO STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS IN 8-0 VERDICT](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-supreme-court-rules-military-rape-cases-have-no-statute-of-limitations-in-8-0-verdict/) - [***DECLARACIÓN*** LA INVESTIGACIÓN DE FORT HOOD ENCUENTRA UNA CULTURA "PERMISIVA" DE AGRESIÓN Y ACOSO SEXUAL; 14 LÍDERES DEL EJÉRCITO DESPEDIDOS O SUSPENDIDOS](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/declaracion-la-investigacion-de-fort-hood-encuentra-una-cultura-permisiva-de-agresion-y-acoso-sexual-14-lideres-del-ejercito-despedidos-o-suspendidos/) - [***STATEMENT*** FT. HOOD INVESTIGATION FINDS “PERMISSIVE” CULTURE OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND HARASSMENT; 14 ARMY LEADERS FIRED OR SUSPENDED](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-ft-hood-investigation-finds-permissive-culture-of-sexual-assault-and-harassment-14-army-leaders-fired-or-suspended/) - [Gillibrand Statement on Army's Report on Command Culture at Fort Hood](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/gillibrand-statement-on-armys-report-on-command-culture-at-fort-hood/) - [***STATEMENT*** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS FILES AMICUS BRIEF BEFORE THE SUPREME COURT TO OVERTURN THE FERES DOCTRINE; PROVIDE PATH TO JUSTICE FOR SERVICEMEMBERS](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-files-amicus-brief-before-the-supreme-court-to-overturn-the-feres-doctrine-provide-path-to-justice-for-servicemembers/) - [Speier, Gillibrand Demand Explanation for Delayed Investigation Into Allegations of Sexual Harassment Against Former Navy Auditor General](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/speier-gillibrand-demand-explanation-for-delayed-investigation-into-allegations-of-sexual-harassment-against-former-navy-auditor-general/) - [***STATEMENT*** EXCLUSIVE CBS SERIES DIVES DEEP INTO MILITARY SEXUAL ASSAULT DOCUMENTING PENTAGON’S CONTINUED REFUSAL TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC PROBLEM](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/n-an-exclusive-cbs-news-investigation-norah-odonnell-uncovers-systemic-failures-in-combatting-sexual-assault-and-rape-in-the-u-s-military-even-as-the-pentagon-funnels-hundreds-of-millions/) - [KERA News: Military Justice Reformers Pushing Senate Candidates To Pledge To Support Guillén Bill](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/kera-military-justice-reformers-pushing-senate-candidates-to-pledge-to-support-guillen-bill/) - [*** PRESS RELEASE *** Protect Our Defenders & Military Sexual Assault Survivors Announce Launch of 2020 Senate Candidate Pledge to Help End Crisis of Military Sexual Assault](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/press-release-protect-our-defenders-military-sexual-assault-survivors-announce-launch-of-2020-senate-candidate-pledge-to-help-end-crisis-of-military-sexual-assault/) - [***MEDIA ADVISORY*** SUPREME COURT TO ADDRESS RAPE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE #METOO ERA ON OCTOBER 13TH](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/media-advisory-supreme-court-to-address-rape-for-the-first-time-in-the-metoo-era-on-october-13th/) - [***DECLARACIÓN*** CONGRESO PRESENTA EL PROYECTO DE LEY BIPARTDISTA YO SOY VANESSA GUILLÉN PARA TRANSFORMAR LA RESPUESTA DE LOS MILITARES A LA VIOLENCIA SEXUAL Y A LOS MIEMBROS DESAPARECIDOS](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/declaracion-congreso-presenta-el-proyecto-de-ley-bipartdista-yo-soy-vanessa-guillen-para-transformar-la-respuesta-de-los-militares-a-la-violencia-sexual-y-a-los-miembros-desaparecidos/) - [***STATEMENT*** CONGRESS INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN I AM VANESSA GUILLÉN ACT TO TRANSFORM MILITARY’S RESPONSE TO SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND MISSING SERVICEMEMBERS](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-congress-introduces-bipartisan-i-am-vanessa-guillen-act-to-transform-militarys-response-to-sexual-violence-and-missing-servicemembers/) - [Speier, Brown, Cisneros, Crow, Escobar, Gallego, Haaland, Trahan Urge NDAA Conferees to Retain Provisions to Address Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, and Domestic Violence in the Military](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/speier-brown-cisneros-crow-escobar-gallego-haaland-trahan-urge-ndaa-conferees-to-retain-provisions-to-address-sexual-assault-sexual-harassment-and-domestic-violence-in-the-military/) - [Speier, Gillibrand Renew Call for Investigation Into SPC Guillén’s Disappearance, Ft Hood Command Climate](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/speier-gillibrand-renew-call-for-investigation-into-spc-guillens-disappearance-ft-hood-command-climate/) - [Speier, Smith, Gillibrand, Reed Call for GAO Review of Procedures to Respond to Missing Servicemembers](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/speier-smith-gillibrand-reed-call-for-gao-review-of-procedures-to-respond-to-missing-servicemembers/) - [Congresswoman Jackie Speier Chairs Hearing on the Military’s #MeToo Moment, Sparked by SPC Vanessa Guillén](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/congresswoman-jackie-speier-chairs-hearing-on-the-militarys-metoo-moment-sparked-by-spc-vanessa-guillen/) - [Following Disappearance and Murder of Vanessa Guillén, Gillibrand Offers Amendment to Review Military's Missing Person Investigation Procedures](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/following-disappearance-and-murder-of-vanessa-guillen-gillibrand-offers-amendment-to-review-militarys-missing-person-investigation-procedures/) - [Congresswoman Jackie Speier to Chair First Congressional Hearing on Sexual Harassment Suffered by SPC Vanessa Guillén, Other Servicemembers at Fort Hood](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/congresswoman-jackie-speier-to-chair-first-congressional-hearing-on-sexual-harassment-suffered-by-spc-vanessa-guillen-other-servicemembers-at-fort-hood/) - [Chair Speier’s Amendments to Address Military Sexual Assault and Harassment and Missing Persons Cases in Honor of SPC Vanessa Guillén Pass in FY21 NDAA](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/chair-speiers-amendments-to-address-military-sexual-assault-and-harassment-and-missing-persons-cases-in-honor-of-spc-vanessa-guillen-pass-in-fy21-ndaa/) - [*** PRESS RELEASE *** FIVE YEAR LEGAL BATTLE LEADS TO JUSTICE FOR MILITARY SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVOR AND PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS CLIENT; TWO STAR GENERAL PLEADS GUILTY](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/press-release-five-year-legal-battle-leads-to-justice-for-military-sexual-assault-survivor-and-protect-our-defenders-client-two-star-general-pleads-guilty/) - [***STATEMENT*** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS APPLAUDS REP. SPEIER'S CALL FOR INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION OF RACIAL DISPARITIES IN MILITARY](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-applauds-rep-speiers-call-for-independent-investigation-of-racial-disparities-in-military/) - [Gillibrand, Grassley & Cruz Offer Military Justice Improvement Act as Amendment to 2021 NDAA](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/gillibrand-grassley-cruz-offer-military-justice-improvement-act-as-amendment-to-2021-ndaa/) - [Speier, Gillibrand Call for Investigation Into Disappearance of Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/speier-gillibrand-call-for-investigation-into-disappearance-of-army-specialist-vanessa-guillen/) - [It's time for change: See how POD is effectively pushing for racial justice](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/its-time-for-change-see-how-pod-is-effectively-pushing-for-racial-justice/) - [Don Christensen Testifies Before House Armed Services Subcommittee About Racial Criminal Justice Disparities](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/don-christensen-testifies-before-house-armed-services-subcommittee-about-racial-criminal-justice-disparities/) - [Remarks from Protect Our Defenders President Don Christensen at House Armed Services Hearing on Racial Disparities in the Military Justice System](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/remarks-from-protect-our-defenders-president-don-christensen-at-house-armed-services-hearing-on-racial-disparities-in-the-military-justice-system/) - [***STATEMENT*** AIR FORCE ANNOUNCES INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF RACIAL DISPARITIES AFTER PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS REPORT HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGE](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-air-force-announces-independent-review-of-racial-disparities-after-protect-our-defenders-report-highlights-need-for-systemic-change/) - [Air Force Leadership Holds Town Hall on Racial Disparities](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/air-force-leadership-holds-town-hall-on-racial-disparities/) - [Norton Says Report from Protect Our Defenders Finding Racial Disparities in Courts-Martial, Nonjudicial Punishments Breaks New Ground](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/norton-says-report-from-protect-our-defenders-finding-racial-disparities-in-courts-martial-nonjudicial-punishments-breaks-new-ground/) - [Survivor Spotlight: Aviation Commander Darchelle Mitchell](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-spotlight-aviation-commander-darchelle-mitchell/) - [Rep Speier’s Statement on Report Revealing Serious Racial Disparities in Military Justice Cases](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/rep-speiers-statement-on-report-revealing-serious-racial-disparities-in-military-justice-cases/) - [***PRESS RELEASE*** AIR FORCE CAUGHT IN COVER UP, REPEATEDLY CONCEALED RECORDS OF RACIAL DISPARITIES](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/press-release-air-force-caught-in-cover-up-repeatedly-concealed-records-of-racial-disparities/) - [*** STATEMENT *** VP BIDEN SUPPORTS EMPOWERING INDEPENDENT PROSECUTORS AS MILITARY SEXUAL ASSAULT REPORTS SURGE](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-vp-biden-supports-empowering-independent-prosecutors-as-military-sexual-assault-reports-surge/) - [POD sends letter to Senators Tillis and Gillibrand, addressing the utilization of independent prosecutors in foreign military services](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/pod-sends-letter-to-senators-tillis-and-gillibrand-addressing-the-utilization-of-independent-prosecutors-in-foreign-military-services/) - [POD President Don Christensen Testimony at Defense Advisory Committee on Investigations, Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/pod-president-don-christensen-testimony-at-defense-advisory-committee-on-investigations-prosecution-and-defense-of-sexual-assault-in-the-armed-forces/) - [POD Sends Letter to Senator Hill in Support of Bill to Eliminate Immunity for Sexual Violence Perpetrators of CA Guard Victims](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/pod-sends-letter-to-senator-hill-in-support-of-bill-to-eliminate-immunity-for-sexual-violence-perpetrators-of-ca-guard-victims/) - [Letter to Senators Tillis and Gillibrand in Response to Hearing on Military Services’ Prevention of and Response to Sexual Assault](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/letter-to-senators-tillis-and-gillibrand-in-response-to-hearing-on-military-services-prevention-of-and-response-to-sexual-assault/) - [Remarks from Protect Our Defenders President Don Christensen at US Senate Committee on Armed Services Hearing on Military Services’ Prevention of and Response to Sexual Assault](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/remarks-from-protect-our-defenders-president-don-christensen-at-us-senate-committee-on-armed-services-hearing-on-military-services-prevention-of-and-response-to-sexual-assault/) - [Remarks from Protect Our Defenders President Don Christensen at House Armed Services Hearing on Examining the Role of the Commander in Sexual Assault Prosecutions](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/remarks-from-protect-our-defenders-president-don-christensen-at-house-armed-services-hearing-on-examining-the-role-of-the-commander-in-sexual-assault-prosecutions/) - [***STATEMENT*** NEW PENTAGON REPORT FINDS 32% INCREASE IN SEXUAL ASSAULTS AT MILITARY ACADEMIES AMONG CADETS AND MIDSHIPMEN](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-new-pentagon-report-finds-32-increase-in-sexual-assaults-at-military-academies-among-cadets-and-midshipmen/) - [***PRESS RELEASE*** Protect Our Defenders & Military Sexual Assault Survivors Announce Launch of 2020 Presidential Candidate Pledge to Help End Crisis of Military Sexual Assault](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/press-release-protect-our-defenders-military-sexual-assault-survivors-announce-launch-of-2020-presidential-candidate-pledge-to-help-end-crisis-of-military-sexual-assault/) - [***STATEMENT*** IN RESPONSE TO GROUNDBREAKING PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS RACIAL DISPARITY REPORT, CONGRESS MANDATES PENTAGON TRACK RACE, ETHNICITY, AND GENDER OF COURTS-MARTIALS ](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-in-response-to-groundbreaking-protect-our-defenders-racial-disparity-report-congress-mandates-pentagon-track-race-ethnicity-and-gender-of-courts-martials/) - [***STATEMENT*** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS FILES AMICUS BRIEF BEFORE SUPREME COURT TO CLOSE LEGAL LOOPHOLE SETTING ACCUSED MILITARY RAPISTS FREE](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-files-amicus-brief-before-supreme-court-to-close-legal-loophole-setting-accused-military-rapists-free/) - [***STATEMENT*** SUPREME COURT TO REVIEW LEGAL LOOPHOLE SETTING ACCUSED MILITARY RAPISTS FREE](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-supreme-court-to-review-legal-loophole-setting-accused-military-rapists-free/) - [***STATEMENT*** Col Don Christensen's testimony before DAC IPAD's 15th meeting, November 15, 2019](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/col-don-christensens-testimony-before-dac-ipads-15th-meeting-november-15-2019/) - [***STATEMENT*** NEW PENTAGON REPORT FINDS SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE MILITARY MORE LIKELY TO RESULT IN POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER THAN COMBAT](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-new-pentagon-report-finds-sexual-assault-in-the-military-more-likely-to-result-in-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-than-combat/) - [Jenny Holzer’s “Thing Indescribable” Exhibit Sheds Light on Sexual Assault with Protect Our Defenders](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/jenny-holzers-thing-indescribable-exhibit-sheds-light-on-sexual-assault-with-protect-our-defenders/) - [ABA Journal: ABE Grant Expands Services for Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault in the Military](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/aba-journal-abe-grant-expands-services-for-victims-of-rape-and-sexual-assault-in-the-military/) - [***STATEMENT*** AIR FORCE ENGAGES IN SMEAR CAMPAIGN AGAINST GEN. HYTEN’S ALLEGED VICTIM LED BY FORMER USAF SEC. WILSON & SEN. MCSALLY](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-air-force-engages-in-smear-campaign-against-gen-hytens-alleged-victim-led-by-former-usaf-sec-wilson-sen-mcsally/) - [***STATEMENT*** AIR FORCE MISLEADS SENATORS AHEAD OF GEN. HYTEN CONFIRMATION HEARING BY CONTRADICTING FINDINGS OF ITS INVESTIGATION](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-air-force-misleads-senators-ahead-of-gen-hyten-confirmation-hearing-by-contradicting-findings-of-its-investigation-2/) - [***STATEMENT*** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS CALLS ON WHITE HOUSE TO WITHDRAW NOMINATION OF GEN. HYTEN FOLLOWING COL. SPLETSTOSER’S ALLEGATION OF SEXUAL ASSAULT](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-calls-on-white-house-to-withdraw-nomination-of-gen-hyten-following-col-spletstosers-allegation-of-sexual-assault/) - [Col. Christensen Comments on NYT Article: Army Col. Accuses Nominee for Vice Chair of Joint Chiefs of Staff of Sexual Assault](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/col-christensen-comments-on-nyt-article-army-col-accuses-nominee-for-vice-chair-of-joint-chiefs-of-staff-of-sexual-assault/) - [***STATEMENT*** NEW REPORT SHOWS DRAMATIC GENDER GAP AT MILITARY ACADEMIES CAN BE TRACED BACK TO DISPARITY IN CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATIONS](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-new-report-shows-dramatic-gender-gap-at-military-academies-can-be-traced-back-to-disparity-in-congressional-nominations/) - [***STATEMENT*** NEW REPORT FROM MARINES SHOWS COSTS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-new-report-from-marines-shows-costs-of-sexual-assault-crisis/) - [Defense Department Ordered to Turn Over Documents on Military Sexual Assault](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/defense-department-ordered-to-turn-over-documents-on-military-sexual-assault/) - [GILLIBRAND WRITES TO ACTING SECRETARY OF DEFENSE ESPER TO EXPRESS CONCERNS OVER HANDLING OF GENERAL HYTEN SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE AND ASK FOR THOROUGH REVIEW](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/gillibrand-writes-to-acting-secretary-of-defense-esper-to-express-concerns-over-handling-of-general-hyten-sexual-assault-case-and-ask-for-thorough-review/) - [House Adopts Connolly Amendment To Protect Domestic Violence Survivors from Gun Violence](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/house-adopts-connolly-amendment-to-protect-domestic-violence-survivors-from-gun-violence/) - [NDAA Passes with 61 Speier Provisions, Including Breakthroughs in Transgender Service, Legal Rights, Sexual Assault, Women’s Health, Wasteful Spending](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/ndaa-passes-with-61-speier-provisions-including-breakthroughs-in-transgender-service-legal-rights-sexual-assault-womens-health-wasteful-spending/) - [Rep. Speier’s Bill Amending the Feres Doctrine to Allow Servicemembers to Sue for Medical Malpractice Included in House Defense Bill](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/rep-speiers-bill-amending-the-feres-doctrine-to-allow-servicemembers-to-sue-for-medical-malpractice-included-in-house-defense-bill/) - [***STATEMENT*** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS CALLS ON CONGRESS TO PASS MJIA & REFORM BROKEN MILITARY JUSTICE SYSTEM](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-calls-on-congress-to-pass-mjia-reform-broken-military-justice-system/) - [***STATEMENT*** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS PRESIDENT COL DON CHRISTENSEN (RET.) TO CALL FOR PENTAGON TO EMPOWER PROSECUTORS, RATHER THAN COMMANDERS, WITH THE AUTHORITY TO PROSECUTE SEXUAL ASSAULT CASES](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-president-col-don-christensen-ret-to-call-for-pentagon-to-empower-prosecutors-rather-than-commanders-with-the-authority-to-prosecute-sexual-assault-cases/) - [***STATEMENT*** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS PRESIDENT COL DON CHRISTENSEN (RET.) CALLS FOR INDEPENDENT PROSECUTION OF MILITARY SEXUAL ASSAULT CASES](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-president-col-don-christensen-ret-calls-for-independent-prosecution-of-military-sexual-assault-cases/) - [Sexual Misconduct Has Reached 'Crisis' Point at U.S. Military Academies, Lawmaker Says](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/sexual-misconduct-has-reached-crisis-point-at-u-s-military-academies-lawmaker-says/) - [Remarks from Protect Our Defenders President Don Christensen at House Armed Services Hearing on 2019 Sexual Assault and Violence Report at the Military Services Academies](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/remarks-from-protect-our-defenders-president-don-christensen-at-house-armed-services-hearing-on-2019-sexual-assault-and-violence-report-at-the-military-services-academies/) - [***STATEMENT*** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS PRESIDENT COL DON CHRISTENSEN (RET.) CALLS ON PENTAGON TO EMPOWER MILITARY PROSECUTORS OR TURN SEXUAL ASSAULT CASES TO CIVILIAN JUSTICE SYSTEMS AT CONGRESSIONAL HEARING](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-president-col-don-christensen-ret-calls-on-pentagon-to-empower-military-prosecutors-or-turn-sexual-assault-cases-to-civilian-justice-systems-at-congressional-h/) - [***MEDIA ADVISORY*** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS PRESIDENT COL DON CHRISTENSEN (RET.) TO TESTIFY AT CONGRESSIONAL HEARING AFTER 47% INCREASE IN SEXUAL ASSAULT AT MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMIES](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/media-advisory-protect-our-defenders-president-col-don-christensen-ret-to-testify-at-congressional-hearing-after-47-increase-in-sexual-assault-at-military-service-academies/) - [***STATEMENT*** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS CALLS FOR CONGRESSIONAL HEARING AFTER REPORT SHOWS 47% INCREASE IN MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMY SEXUAL ASSAULT CASES](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-calls-for-congressional-hearing-after-report-shows-47-increase-in-military-service-academy-sexual-assault-cases/) - [The flying fraternity: Africa, alcohol and the Afterburner Club](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/the-flying-fraternity-africa-alcohol-and-the-afterburner-club/) - [Norman Lear, Kirby Dick, ‘SEAL Team’ Actors Talk Tackling the Military on TV](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/norman-lear-kirby-dick-seal-team-actors-talk-tackling-the-military-on-tv/) - [Misconduct in the Military](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/misconduct-in-the-military/) - [This Veteran’s Day, Support Survivors of Sexual Violence](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/this-veterans-day-support-survivors-of-sexual-violence/) - [Failing Private Burnham: How the Army Did Not Protect a Minnesota Soldier after a Sexual Assault](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/failing-private-burnham-how-the-army-did-not-protect-a-minnesota-soldier-after-a-sexual-assault/) - [Marine tribunal recommends officer be forced to retire over sexual harassment claims](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/marine-tribunal-recommends-officer-be-forced-to-retire-over-sexual-harassment-claims/) - [Kavanaugh controversy awakens painful memories for some in armed forces](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/kavanaugh-controversy-awakens-painful-memories-for-some-in-armed-forces/) - [Bad Santa: Pentagon releases report on sexual harassment at Navy's boozy Christmas bash](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/bad-santa-pentagon-releases-report-on-sexual-harassment-at-navys-boozy-christmas-bash/) - [People: Norah O'Donnell Wins Emmy for U.S. Air Force Academy Investigative Report](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/people-norah-odonnell-wins-emmy-for-u-s-air-force-academy-investigative-report/) - ["CBS This Morning" wins Emmy for Air Force Academy sexual assault investigation - CBS News](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/cbs-this-morning-wins-emmy-for-air-force-academy-sexual-assault-investigation-cbs-news/) - [Navy Sexual Assault Survivor Gets Discharge Upgrade](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/navy-sexual-assault-survivor-gets-discharge-upgrade/) - [RAND Report](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/rand-report/) - [***STATEMENT*** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS SAYS DELAYED PENTAGON REPORT PUT TROOPS AND COMMUNITIES NEAR BASES AT RISK FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-says-delayed-pentagon-report-put-troops-and-communities-near-bases-at-risk-for-sexual-assault/) - [New Legal Center Gives Military Sexual Assault Survivors A Voice And Hope](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/new-legal-center-gives-military-sexual-assault-survivors-a-voice-and-hope/) - [Court- Martial Numbers Plummet](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/court-martial-numbers-plummet/) - [Why Are So Many O-6s Behaving So Badly? And Other Military Mischief](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/why-are-so-many-o-6s-behaving-so-badly-and-other-military-mischief/) - [Parents of child molested by Marine colonel seek $25 million for pain, suffering](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/parents-of-child-molested-by-marine-colonel-seek-25-million-for-pain-suffering/) - [Pioneering Female Infantry Marine Kicked Out Of The Corps For Fraternization](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/pioneering-female-infantry-marine-kicked-out-of-the-corps-for-fraternization/) - [***STATEMENT*** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS CALLS ON VETERANS AFFAIRS SECRETARY TO IMMEDIATELY REVIEW CLAIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS THAT WERE WRONGLY DENIED](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-calls-on-veterans-affairs-secretary-to-immediately-review-claims-of-sexual-assault-victims-that-were-wrongly-denied/) - [***STATEMENT*** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS CALLS ON THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO MAKE CRITICAL REFORMS TO THEIR TREATMENT OF SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-calls-on-the-department-of-veterans-affairs-to-make-critical-reforms-to-their-treatment-of-sexual-assault-victims/) - [Air Force cadet got different treatment at Academy than in civilian court for his furtive photos of women](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/air-force-cadet-got-different-treatment-at-academy-than-in-civilian-court-for-his-furtive-photos-of-women/) - [Surprised John Kelly would overlook abuse? The military that bred him is rife with it.](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/surprised-john-kelly-would-overlook-abuse-the-military-that-bred-him-is-rife-with-it/) - [Naval Aviators Say They Were Kicked Out of Training Due to Racial Bias](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/naval-aviators-say-they-were-kicked-out-of-training-due-to-racial-bias/) - [Air Force Drops Rape Charges Against Texas Master Sergeant](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/air-force-drops-rape-charges-against-texas-master-sergeant/) - [Sexual harassment, racism and a secret settlement at the 'Crossroads of the Marine Corps,' report shows](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/sexual-harassment-racism-and-a-secret-settlement-at-the-crossroads-of-the-marine-corps-report-shows/) - [The Pentagon just launched a sweeping anti-harassment policy for the military](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/the-pentagon-just-launched-a-sweeping-anti-harassment-policy-for-the-military/) - [Military fails to advise victims of sexual assault of civilian court option, advocates say](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/military-fails-to-advise-victims-of-sexual-assault-of-civilian-court-option-advocates-say/) - [John Kelly and the ‘Good Soldier’ Defense](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/john-kelly-and-the-good-soldier-defense/) - [Sexual assault legal loophole prevents victim military transfers, lawmaker says](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/sexual-assault-legal-loophole-prevents-victim-military-transfers-lawmaker-says/) - [This Marine tried to stop misogyny in the military. Now he’ll take on the Pentagon from outside.](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/this-marine-tried-to-stop-misogyny-in-the-military-now-hell-take-on-the-pentagon-from-outside/) - [Officer accused of patronizing prostitutes worked in sex assault prevention office while awaiting court-martial](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/officer-accused-of-patronizing-prostitutes-worked-in-sex-assault-prevention-office-while-awaiting-court-martial/) - [***PRESS RELEASE*** Protect Our Defenders Responds to Senators Blocking Vote to Protect Sexual Assault Victims](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/press-release-protect-our-defenders-responds-to-senators-blocking-vote-to-protect-sexual-assault-victims/) - [The darker side of the Pentagon's sexual assault report](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/the-darker-side-of-the-pentagons-sexual-assault-report/) - [Marine Corps general fired for calling sexual harassment claims "fake news"](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/marine-corps-general-fired-for-calling-sexual-harassment-claims-fake-news/) - [More Vets Who Are Coping With PTSD From Sexual Assaults Get Honorable Discharges](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/more-vets-who-are-coping-with-ptsd-from-sexual-assaults-get-honorable-discharges/) - [He went AWOL after being sexually assaulted. After 30 years, the Navy finally believed him](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/he-went-awol-after-being-sexually-assaulted-after-30-years-the-navy-finally-believed-him/) - [Marine officer accused of sexual harassment must fight to stay in Corps](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/marine-officer-accused-of-sexual-harassment-must-fight-to-stay-in-corps/) - [Dishonored and disgraced: IG slams AFCENT one-star for ‘inappropriate relationship’](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/dishonored-and-disgraced-ig-slams-afcent-one-star-for-inappropriate-relationship/) - [Air Force declines to charge colonel accused of sexually, physically abusing boys](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/air-force-declines-to-charge-colonel-accused-of-sexually-physically-abusing-boys/) - [Sexual assaults in the military create a new #MeToo battalion every week. That must stop.](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/sexual-assaults-in-the-military-create-a-new-metoo-battalion-every-week-that-must-stop/) - [***PRESS RELEASE*** Protect Our Defenders Named 'One of the Best' Nonprofits by the Catalogue for Philanthropy](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/press-release-protect-our-defenders-named-one-of-the-best-nonprofits-by-the-catalogue-for-philanthropy/) - [***PRESS RELEASE*** Veterans Groups Sue VA For Data on Bias, Sexism](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/press-release-veterans-groups-sue-va-for-data-on-bias-sexism/) - [***PRESS RELEASE*** Former Head of Marines Sexual Assault and Prevention Unit Joins Protect Our Defenders as CEO In Response to Marines United Scandal](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/press-release-former-head-of-marines-sexual-assault-and-prevention-unit-joins-protect-our-defenders-as-ceo-in-response-to-marines-united-scandal/) - [***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](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/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/) - [***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](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/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/) - [The War Horse - Zero Tolerance: The Defense Department's Decades-Long Failure to End Sex Crimes in Unifom](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/the-war-horse-zero-tolerance-the-defense-departments-decades-long-failure-to-end-sex-crimes-in-unifom/) - [***PRESS RELEASE*** VETS GROUPS SUE MILITARY FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT RECORDS](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/press-release-vets-groups-sue-military-for-sexual-assault-records/) - [***STATEMENT*** Protect Our Defenders Responds to CBS Investigation of Sexual Assault at Air Force Academy](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-responds-to-cbs-investigation-of-sexual-assault-at-air-force-academy/) - [Protect Our Defenders Joins "Blood Stripe" Filmmakers for Screening and Q&A](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/protect-our-defenders-joins-blood-stripe-filmmakers-for-screening-and-qa/) - [*** STATEMENT *** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS JOINS SENATOR GILLIBRAND, SURVIVORS, AND ACTIVISTS TO DEMAND ACTION ON MILITARY JUSTICE REFORMS](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-joins-senator-gillibrand-survivors-and-activists-to-demand-action-on-military-justice-reforms/) - [*** STATEMENT *** Protect Our Defenders Applauds Senator Gillibrand's Efforts to Reform the Military Justice System](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-product-our-defenders-applauds-senator-gillibrands-efforts-to-reform-the-military-justice-system/) - [***STATEMENT*** Congress Demands Answers on Substantial and Persistent Racial Disparities in US Military Justice System](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-congress-demands-answers-on-substantial-and-persistent-racial-disparities-in-us-military-justice-system/) - [***STATEMENT*** Protect Our Defenders Supports New Bill to Close "Revenge Porn" Loophole](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-supports-new-bill-to-close-revenge-porn-loophole/) - [***PRESS RELEASE*** Protect Our Defenders Announces 2017 Justice Award Winner](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/press-release-protect-our-defenders-announces-2017-justice-award-winner/) - [***PRESS RELEASE*** New Report Finds Substantial & Persistent Racial Disparities in Military Justice System](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/press-release-new-report-finds-substantial-persistent-racial-disparities-in-military-justice-system/) - [***STATEMENT*** Protect Our Defenders Responds to Pentagon Report on Sexual Assault in the Military](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/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](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/press-release-protect-our-defenders-executive-director-testifies-at-congressional-hearing/) - [POD Executive Director Testifies at Congressional Hearing, Calls for Reform to Address Online Abuse of Female Servicemembers](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/pod-executive-director-testifies-at-congressional-hearing-calls-for-reform-to-address-online-abuse-of-female-servicemembers/) - [***STATEMENT*** Protect Our Defenders Responds to Army Recommendation That Disgraced General Keep Security Clearance](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/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](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-responds-to-new-report-on-sexual-assault-at-military-academies-show-crisis-getting-worse/) - [***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Protect Our Defenders Available for Questions & Comment at Tomorrow's SASC Hearing on USMC Photo Scandal](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/media-advisory-protect-our-defenders-available-for-questions-comment-at-tomorrows-sasc-hearing-on-usmc-photo-scandal/) - [***STATEMENT*** Protect Our Defenders Responds to DoD Investigation of Secret Marine Facebook Page](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-responds-to-dod-investigation-of-secret-marine-facebook-page/) - [***STATEMENT*** Protect Our Defenders Calls for Long Overdue Sentencing Reform](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-calls-for-long-overdue-sentencing-reform/) - [***STATEMENT*** Protect Our Defenders Responds to Sen. Ernst's Suggestion for a "Buddy System" on Military Bases](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-responds-to-sen-ernsts-for-a-suggestion-for-a-buddy-system-on-military-bases/) - [***PRESS RELEASE*** Protect Our Defenders Calls on Congress to Pass Sentencing Reform](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/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](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-statement-on-ndaa-provision-that-would-increase-accountability-for-sexual-abuse-of-military-trainees/) - [Protect Our Defenders Statement on President-Elect Donald Trump and Military Sexual Assault](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/protect-our-defenders-statement-on-president-elect-donald-trump-and-military-sexual-assault/) - [Honoring Our Veterans from Terri J. Odom](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/honoring-our-veterans-from-terri-j-odom/) - [Remarks from POD Founder on Receiving Ivan Allen Jr Prize for Social Courage](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/remarks-from-pod-founder-on-receiving-ivan-allen-jr-prize-for-social-courage/) - [Advocate works to protect military sexual assault victims](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/stars-and-stripes-advocate-for-military-sexual-assault-victims-wants-clinton-to-win/) - [PRESS RELEASE: Protect Our Defenders Announces First Annual Justice Award Winners](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/press-release-protect-our-defenders-announces-first-annual-justice-award-winners/) - [Hillary Clinton Backs Gillibrand Bill to Curb Military Sexual Assault](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/time-hillary-clinton-backs-gillibrand-bill-to-curb-military-sexual-assault/) - [After Senate Refuses to Debate Military Sexual Assault Reform, POD Calls on POTUS to Stand with Victims](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-after-senate-refuses-to-debate-military-sexual-assault-reform-pod-calls-on-potus-to-stand-with-victims/) - [Protect Our Defenders Release Letter Responding to Defense Secretary](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/protect-our-defenders-release-letter-responding-to-defense-secretary/) - [MEDIA ADVISORY: Protect Our Defenders to Join Senator Kirsten Gillibrand for Press Conference, Call on Senate to Support Common Sense Legislation to Fight Epidemic of Sexual Assault in the Military](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/media-advisory-protect-our-defenders-to-join-senator-kirsten-gillibrand-for-press-conference-call-on-senate-to-support-common-sense-legislation-to-fight-epidemic-of-sexual-assault-in-the-military/) - [Video: Paula Coughlin-Puopolo Speaks Out on WJXT Ch. 4](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/video-paula-coughlin-puopolo-speaks-out-on-wjxt-ch-4/) - [Lackland Hearing Update from Paula Coughlin](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/lackland-hearing-update-from-paula-coughlin/) - [Update: A Message From Tailhook Whistleblower Paula Coughlin](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/update-a-message-from-tailhook-whistleblower-paula-coughlin/) - [***PRESS RELEASE*** 100,000 Call on President Obama to Fix Broken Military Justice System](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/press-release-100000-call-on-president-obama-to-fix-broken-military-justice-system/) - [Protect Our Defenders Renews Call for POTUS to Open Investigation into Pentagon Misleading Congress](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/protect-our-defenders-renews-call-for-potus-to-open-investigation-into-pentagon-misleading-congress/) - [A Memorial Day Message from POD Advisory Board Member Terri Odom](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/a-memorial-day-message-from-pod-advisory-board-member-terri-odom/) - [Military Sexual Assault Survivors to Deliver Petition to White House](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/military-sexual-assault-survivors-to-deliver-petition-to-white-house/) - [STATEMENT: Protect Our Defenders Calls on Congress to Enact Fundamental Reform to Fix Broken Military Justice System](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-calls-on-congress-to-enact-fundamental-reform-to-fix-broken-military-justice-system/) - [Statement: Pentagon Presents Misleading Claims on Rates of Retaliation Against Survivors](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-pentagon-presents-misleading-claims-on-rates-of-retaliation-against-survivors/) - [Protect Our Defenders Calls on White House to Direct an Independent Investigation into Pentagon Misleading Congress](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/protect-our-defenders-calls-on-white-house-to-direct-an-independent-investigation-into-pentagon-misleading-congress/) - [Letter to President Obama Calling for Investigation into Pentagon's Efforts to Mislead Congress](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/letter-to-president-obama-calling-for-investigation-into-pentagons-efforts-to-mislead-congress/) - [PRESS RELEASE: Military Sexual Assault Survivor Launches Petition Asking President Obama to Investigate Claims that Pentagon Misled Congress](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/press-release-military-sexual-assault-survivor-launches-petition-asking-president-obama-to-investigate-claims-that-pentagon-misled-congress/) - [PRESS RELEASE: Protect Our Defenders Report & AP Investigation Show the Pentagon Misled Congress](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/press-release-protect-our-defenders-report-ap-investigation-show-the-pentagon-misled-congress/) - [AP: Senators Call on Obama to Investigate Sexual Assault Cases](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/ap-senators-call-on-obama-to-investigate-sexual-assault-cases/) - [Washington Post: To stop bill that would reform military justice system, Pentagon misled Congress, report says](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/washington-post-to-stop-bill-that-would-reform-military-justice-system-pentagon-misled-congress-report-says/) - [Vox: How the Pentagon misled Congress to stop a law intended to help rape victims](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/vox-how-the-pentagon-misled-congress-to-stop-a-law-intended-to-help-rape-victims/) - [The Hill: Pentagon misled Congress on sexual assault cases](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/the-hill-pentagon-misled-congress-on-sexual-assault-cases/) - [Military Sexual Assault Victim Advocates Recognized for Their Efforts](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/military-sexual-assault-victim-advocates-recognized-for-their-efforts/) - [Associated Press: Pentagon misled lawmakers on military sexual assault cases](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/associated-press-pentagon-misled-lawmakers-on-military-sexual-assault-cases/) - [Guest Blog Post: Sexual Harassment in ROTC](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/guest-blog-post-sexual-harassment-in-rotc/) - [2016 Protect Our Defenders Justice Award Photos](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/2016-protect-our-defenders-justice-award-photos/) - [MEDIA ADVISORY: Protect Our Defenders President Joins Panel to Discuss UCMJ Reforms](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/media-advisory-protect-our-defenders-president-joins-panel-to-discuss-ucmj-reforms/) - [FOUNDER OF PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS RECEIVES IVAN ALLEN JR. PRIZE FOR SOCIAL COURAGE](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/remarks-from-pod-founder-nancy-parrish-on-receiving-ivan-allen-jr-prize-for-social-courage/) - [Founder of Protect Our Defenders to Receive Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/founder-of-protect-our-defenders-to-receive-ivan-allen-jr-prize-for-social-courage/) - [Blog post: A holiday message for the survivor and family community](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/blog-post-a-holiday-message/) - [STATEMENT: Military Turns Blind Eye Towards Commander Accused of Sexual Assault and Harassment](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-military-turns-blind-eye-towards-commander-accused-of-sexual-assault-and-harassment/) - [Washington Post: In the war against sexual assault, the Army keeps shooting itself in the foot](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/washington-post-in-the-war-against-sexual-assault-the-army-keeps-shooting-itself-in-the-foot/) - [Blog Post: How the SAVE Act can support victims of military sexual assault and improve VA services](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/how-the-save-act-can-support-victims-of-military-sexual-assault-and-improve-va-services/) - [STATEMENT: Protect Our Defenders Continues to Push for Fundamental Reform](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-continues-to-push-for-fundamental-reform/) - [STATEMENT: DOD IG Releases Damning Report Revealing Army Mistreatment of Sexual Assault Victim](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-dod-ig-releases-damning-report-revealing-army-mistreatment-of-sexual-assault-victim/) - [VIDEO: POD Responds to GAO Report Highlighting Failure to Address Military Sexual Assault](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/vidoe-pod-responds-to-gao-report-highlighting-failure-to-address-military-sexual-assault/) - [Blog Post: Breaking the Silence, the Black Box of Shame, Guilt and Fear](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/blog-post-breaking-the-silence-the-black-box-of-shame-guilt-and-fear/) - [Veterans Day Edition: News Roundup from Protect Our Defenders](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/veterans-day-edition-news-roundup-from-protect-our-defenders/) - [Advisory Board Member Terri J. Odom Message to Fellow Veteran Survivors: Stand Tall and Proud](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/advisory-board-member-terri-j-odom-message-to-fellow-veteran-survivors-stand-tall-and-proud/) - [STATEMENT: New GAO Report Highlights Pentagon Failure to Address Sexual Assault Epidemic in the Military](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-new-gao-report-highlights-pentagon-failure-to-address-sexual-assault-epidemic-in-the-military/) - [An Open Letter to Sexual Assault Survivors in the Air Force](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/an-open-letter-to-sexual-assault-survivors-in-the-air-force/) - [Stars and Stripes: Lengthy sexual assault case ends in acquittal](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/stars-and-stripes-lengthy-sexual-assault-case-ends-in-acquittal-2/) - [Air Force Times: Airman acquitted of sexual assault charge](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/air-force-times-airman-acquitted-of-sexual-assault-charge/) - [August & September News Roundup from Protect Our Defenders](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/august-september-news-roundup-from-protect-our-defenders/) - [Addiction Center](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/addiction-center/) - [SHARP Summit attendees explore harsh realities of sexual misconduct](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/sharp-summit-attendees-explore-harsh-realities-of-sexual-misconduct/) - [Stars and Stripes: Sexual assault case not dismissed despite ruling of unlawful command influence](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/stars-and-stripes-sexual-assault-case-not-dismissed-despite-ruling-of-unlawful-command-influence/) - [April news roundup from Protect Our Defenders](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/april-news-roundup-from-protect-our-defenders/) - [July News Roundup from Protect Our Defenders](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/july-news-roundup-from-protect-our-defenders/) - [Judicial Proceedings Panel Remarks from Major General Robert D. Shadley, U.S. Army (Retired)](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/judicial-proceedings-panel-remarks-from-major-general-robert-d-shadley-u-s-army-retired/) - [Guest Blog: Annamarie's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/guest-blog-annamaries-story/) - [[AUDIO] Protect Our Defenders working to eliminate bias in military justice](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/audip-protect-our-defenders-working-to-eliminate-bias-in-military-justice/) - [Protect Our Defenders Monthly News – MJIA Edition](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/protect-our-defenders-monthly-news-mjia-edition/) - [Terri Odom: On Serving Your Country In The Military and Being LGBT](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/terri-odom-on-serving-your-country-in-the-military-and-being-lgbt/) - [STATEMENT: Protect Our Defenders Calls on President Obama to Support Victims After MJIA Vote](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-calls-on-president-obama-to-support-victims-after-mjia-vote/) - [Col Don Christensen: Military Justice Improvement Act Ensures Justice](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/col-don-christensen-military-justice-improvement-act-ensures-justice/) - [PRESS RELEASE: New Report Show Pentagon Misleads Public on Sexual Assault Crisis](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/press-release-new-report-show-pentagon-misleads-public-on-sexual-assault-crisis/) - [[VIDEO] Senator Gillibrand Speaks In Support of The Military Justice Improvement Act](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/video-senator-gillibrand-speaks-in-support-of-the-military-justice-improvement-act/) - [May News Roundup: DC press conference, WaPo editorial, @potus Twitter campaign](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/may-news-roundup-dc-press-conference-wapo-editorial-potus-twitter-campaign/) - [News Coverage Roundup - New Report Highlights Retaliation Against Military Sexual Assault Survivors](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/new-coverage-roundup-new-report-highlights-retaliation-against-military-sexual-assault-survivors/) - [Ask President Obama to #EndVictimBlaming Against Military Sexual Assault Survivors](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/ask-president-obama-to-endvictimblaming-against-military-sexual-assault-survivors/) - [[VIDEO] CNN: Miranda Petersen on Military Sexual Assault and Retaliation Against Victims](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/video-cnn-miranda-petersen-on-military-sexual-assault-and-retaliation-against-victims/) - [Stars and Stripes: Report: Most military sexual assault victims still face retaliation](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/stars-and-stripes-report-most-military-sexual-assault-victims-still-face-retaliation/) - [Reuters: Retaliation hurts military bid to curb sexual assault: report](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/reuters-retaliation-hurts-military-bid-to-curb-sexual-assault-report/) - [USA Today: Insults to injury: Military sexual-assault victims endure retaliation](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/usa-today-insults-to-injury-military-sexual-assault-victims-endure-retaliation/) - [STATEMENT: Protect Our Defenders' Remarks from Human Rights Watch Press Conference](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-remarks-from-human-rights-watch-press-conference/) - [PRESS RELEASE: Protect Our Defenders and Human Rights Watch Release Report on Retaliation of Military Sexual Assault Survivors](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/press-release-protect-our-defenders-and-human-rights-watch-release-report-on-retaliation-of-military-sexual-assault-survivors/) - [The US Military's Sexual-Assault Problem Is So Bad the UN Is Getting Involved](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/the-us-militarys-sexual-assault-problem-is-so-bad-the-un-is-getting-involved/) - [US troops charged with crimes in Italy often elude punishment](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/us-troops-charged-with-crimes-in-italy-often-elude-punishment/) - [The US Military's Sexual-Assault Problem Is So Bad the UN Is Getting Involved](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/the-us-militarys-sexual-assault-problem-is-so-bad-the-un-is-getting-involved-2/) - [Improve response to sex crimes in the military](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/improve-response-to-sex-crimes-in-the-military/) - [New York Times Op-Ed: Stop Assaults on Military Campuses](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/new-york-times-op-ed-stop-assaults-on-military-campuses/) - [Twice as many sex assault victims opting out](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/twice-as-many-sex-assault-victims-opting-out/) - [In light of new report, ROTC students ponder military's sexual assault policies](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/in-light-of-new-report-rotc-students-ponder-militarys-sexual-assault-policies/) - [Editorial: Protecting our service members against sexual assault](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/editorial-protecting-our-service-members-against-sexual-assault/) - [No witnesses or arguments at Air Force Academy sexual assault hearing](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/no-witnesses-or-arguments-at-air-force-academy-sexual-assault-hearing/) - [Senator Says Pentagon 'Declaring Victory' as It Distorts Sexual Assault Numbers](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/senator-says-pentagon-declaring-victory-as-it-distorts-sexual-assault-numbers/) - [Sexual Assault By Military Personnel Still Hidden 'In The Shadows,' US Senator Says](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/sexual-assault-by-military-personnel-still-hidden-in-the-shadows-us-senator-says/) - [[VIDEO] Military sex assaults ‘far greater’ than reported, says Senator](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/video-military-sex-assaults-far-greater-than-reported-says-senator/) - [STATEMENT: Protect Our Defenders Responds to Sen. 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Here's Why.](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/mother-jones-reporting-sexual-abuse-in-the-military-is-inherently-unfair-heres-why/) - [Disruptive Women in Healthcare: Destruction of Lives with the Stroke of a Pen](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/disruptive-women-in-healthcare-destruction-of-lives-with-the-stroke-of-a-pen/) - [Air Force songbook contains pornographic, misogynistic lyrics](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/air-force-songbook-contains-pornographic-misogynistic-lyrics/) - [Photojournalist looking to connect with homeless women veterans](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/photojournalist-looking-to-connect-with-homeless-women-veterans/) - [National Resource Directory](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/national-resource-directory-2/) - [Military Sexual Trauma Pocket Guide](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/military-sexual-trauma-pocket-guide/) - [Service Member & Veteran Resource Booklets](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/service-member-veteran-resource-booklets/) - 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[Statement of Protect Our Defenders President, Col. Don Christensen (ret.) on the Introduction of the Military TRAC Act](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-of-protect-our-defenders-president-col-don-christensen-ret-on-the-introduction-of-the-military-trac-act/) - [STATEMENT: Protect Our Defenders Responds to Service Academy Survey](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-responds-to-service-academy-survey/) - [Stars and Stripes: Military lawyers lose the 'good soldier' defense](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/stars-and-stripes-military-lawyers-lose-the-good-soldier-defense/) - [USA Today op-ed: Stop Air Force lockdown of public discussion](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/usa-today-op-ed-stop-air-force-lockdown-of-public-discussion/) - [Air Force launches a big change in basic training](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/air-force-launches-a-big-change-in-basic-training/) - [Air Force Times: Chief to retire at lower grade after probe of 2006 conviction](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/air-force-times-chief-to-retire-at-lower-grade-after-probe-of-2006-conviction/) - [January News Roundup](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/january-news-roundup/) - [STL Post Dispatch: How a sexual predator operated under the radar at Ft. Leonard Wood](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/stl-post-dispatch-how-a-sexual-predator-operated-under-the-radar-at-ft-leonard-wood/) - [PBS: How military sex offenders fly under the radar after returning to civilian life](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/pbs-how-military-sex-offenders-fly-under-the-radar-after-returning-to-civilian-life/) - [Washington Post: A new voice for sexual assault victims in the military](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/washington-post-a-new-voice-for-sexual-assault-victims-in-the-military/) - [Washington Post: Air Force captain dissents from military sex assault policy, and commanders take notice](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/washington-post-air-force-captain-dissents-from-military-sex-assault-policy-and-commanders-take-notice/) - [Stars & Stripes: Gillibrand determined to force change in military justice system, but it's an uphill battle](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/stars-stripes-gillibrand-determined-to-force-change-in-military-justice-system-but-its-an-uphill-battle/) - [Air Force Times: Why the AF's chief prosecutor left to fight for sex assault victims](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/air-force-times-why-the-afs-chief-prosecutor-left-to-fight-for-sex-assault-victims/) - [Oakland Tribune editorial: Military justice on assault needs major overhaul](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/oakland-tribune-editorial-military-justice-on-assault-needs-major-overhaul/) - [Air Force Times: "In trouble for speaking out on sex assault policy"](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/air-force-times-in-trouble-for-speaking-out-on-sex-assault-policy/) - [Stars & Stripes: Military Sexual Assault Year in Review](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/stars-stripes-military-sexual-assault-year-in-review/) - [Protect Our Defenders Advocacy Committee Member Brian Lewis Responds to Proposed Veterans Affairs Reform Bill](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/protect-our-defenders-advocacy-committee-member-brian-lewis-responds-to-proposed-veterans-affairs-reform-bill/) - [MEDIA ADVISORY: Protect Our Defenders Policy Director Miranda Petersen to Speak at Panel on Sexual Assault in the Military](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/media-advisory-protect-our-defenders-policy-director-miranda-petersen-to-speak-at-panel-on-sexual-assault-in-the-military/) - [STATEMENT: Protect Our Defenders President Speaks at Panel on Sexual Assault in the Military](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-president-speaks-at-panel-on-sexual-assault-in-the-military/) - [PRESS RELEASE: Protect Our Defenders Launches National Campaign Calling on President Obama to Stand with Victims of Sexual Assault and Fix the Broken Military Justice System](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/press-release-protect-our-defenders-launches-national-campaign-calling-on-president-obama-to-stand-with-victims-of-sexual-assault-and-fix-the-broken-military-justice-system/) - [New York Times Magazine: The Military's Rough Justice on Sexual Assault](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/new-york-times-magazine-the-militarys-rough-justice-on-sexual-assault/) - [Victims of Zero Tolerance: Survivors Call on President Obama to Support Reforming the Broken Military Justice System](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/victims-of-zero-tolerance-survivors-call-on-president-obama-to-support-reforming-the-broken-military-justice-system/) - [STATEMENT: Protect Our Defenders Responds After Vote on Military Justice Improvement Act Blocked By Senate](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-responds-after-vote-on-military-justice-improvement-act-blocked-by-senate/) - [Coverage Round-Up: New Pentagon Report with new figures on sexual assault in the military](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/coverage-round-up-new-pentagon-report-with-new-figures-on-sexual-assault-in-the-military/) - [Analysis From Protect Our Defenders: Evidence Shows That the Military Justice System Remains Broken](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/analysis-from-protect-our-defenders-evidence-shows-that-the-military-justice-system-remains-broken/) - [Coverage Round-Up: Senator Gillibrand Press Conference with Protect Our Defender](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/coverage-round-up-senator-gillibrand-press-conference-with-protect-our-defender-2/) - [PRESS RELEASE: Former Air Force Chief Prosecutor Colonel Don Christensen (Ret.) Named President of Protect Our Defenders](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/press-release-former-air-force-chief-prosecutor-colonel-don-christensen-ret-named-president-of-protect-our-defenders/) - [STATEMENT: Protect Our Defenders Calls on President Obama to Stand With Victims of Sexual Assault and Fix the Broken Military Justice System Ahead of the President's 1-Year Deadline](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-calls-on-president-obama-to-stand-with-victims-of-sexual-assault-and-fix-the-broken-military-justice-system-ahead-of-the-presidents-1-year-deadline/) - [STATEMENT: Protect Our Defenders Responds to New Survey that Shows Epidemic of Rape and Sexual Assault in the Military Continues](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-responds-to-new-survey-that-shows-epidemic-of-rape-and-sexual-assault-in-the-military-continues/) - [Remarks from Protect Our Defenders President Don Christensen at Military Justice Improvement Act Press Conference with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/remarks-from-protect-our-defenders-president-don-christensen-at-military-justice-improvement-act-press-conference-with-senator-kirsten-gillibrand/) - 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[Lesley Stahl, CBS correspondent, moderates sold-out benefit for Protect Our Defenders](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/lesley-stahl-cbs-correspondent-moderates-sold-out-benefit-for-protect-our-defenders/) - [Protect Our Defenders 2014 (1st Quarter) Media Report](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/protect-our-defenders-2014-1st-quarter-media-report/) - [MEDIA ADVISORY: ESPN To Air Investigative Report of Backlash Against Cadet and Air Force OSI Special Agent Who Blew the Whistle on Air Force Academy Football Team Sexual Assault Scandal](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/media-advisory-espn-to-air-investigative-report-of-backlash-against-cadet-and-air-force-osi-special-agent-who-blew-the-whistle-on-air-force-academy-football-team-sexual-assault-scandal/) - [[VIDEO] ESPN: Operation Gridiron](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/video-espn-operation-gridiron/) - [[VIDEO] ABC News: Air Force Cadet's Secret Story: I Blew the Whistle on Football Players and Sex Assaults](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/video-abc-news-air-force-cadet¹s-secret-story-i-blew-the-whistle-on-football-players-and-sex-assaults/) - [MEDIA ADVISORY: ABC News Investigative Report Uncovers Backlash Against Cadet and Air Force Special Investigations Agent Who Blew the Whistle on Air Force Academy Football Team Sexual Assault Scandal](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/media-advisory-abc-news-investigative-report-uncovers-backlash-against-cadet-and-air-force-special-investigations-agent-who-blew-the-whistle-on-air-force-academy-football-team-sexual-assault-scandal/) - [Wing leaders lift alcohol ban in dormitories on Ramstein](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/wing-leaders-lift-alcohol-ban-in-dormitories-on-ramstein/) - [Military's sexual assault protections may expand to civilian base workers](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/militarys-sexual-assault-protections-may-expand-to-civilian-base-workers/) - [Military workplace survey to gauge sexual assault, harassment](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/military-workplace-survey-to-gauge-sexual-assault-harassment/) - [De Blasio's latest appointment is 'personal'](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/de-blasios-latest-appointment-is-personal/) - 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[Academy leaders express shame, outrage over sex-related crimes](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/academy-leaders-express-shame-outrage-over-sex-related-crimes/) - [[VIDEO] Battle over dedication to the military](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/video-battle-over-dedication-to-the-military/) - [Expert: Military Sex Assault Bill Doesn't Have Legs](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/expert-military-sex-assault-bill-doesnt-have-legs/) - [Military Appeals Court Agrees To Review Evidence Used To Convict Kansas Airman](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/military-appeals-court-agrees-to-review-evidence-used-to-convict-kansas-airman/) - [California Military Sexual Assault Legislation Headed to Governor Brown – SB 1422](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/california-military-sexual-assault-legislation-headed-to-governor-brown-sb-1422/) - [VA has higher burden of proof for PTSD claims related to sex trauma](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/va-has-higher-burden-of-proof-for-ptsd-claims-related-to-sex-trauma/) - [Opinion: Service academies should lead fight against sexual violence](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/opinion-service-academies-should-lead-fight-against-sexual-violence/) - [Court: Leaders not liable for subordinates' bad decisions](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/court-leaders-not-liable-for-subordinates-bad-decisions/) - [NY Times: Air Force Academy to Examine Conduct of Cadet Athletes](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/ny-times-air-force-academy-to-examine-conduct-of-cadet-athletes/) - [Broken Code: AFA superintendent calls for investigation of athletic transgressions](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/broken-code-afa-superintendent-calls-for-investigation-of-athletic-transgressions/) - [MR. 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Walorski touts push against military sexual assaults, bipartisanship in new political ad](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/video-u-s-rep-walorski-touts-push-against-military-sexual-assaults-bipartisanship-in-new-political-ad/) - [STATEMENT: Protect Our Defenders Congratulates "The Invisible War" For Two Emmy Wins and Brave Servicemembers](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-congratulates-the-invisible-war-for-two-emmy-wins-and-brave-servicemembers/) - [GQ: “Son, Men Don’t Get Raped”](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/gq-son-men-dont-get-raped/) - [STATEMENT: Protect Our Defenders Calls for Investigation After Reports of Intimidation and Threatened Retaliation Against Victims of Sexual Assault at Fort Leonard Wood](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-calls-for-investigation-after-reports-of-intimidation-and-threatened-retaliation-against-victims-of-sexual-assault-at-fort-leonard-wood/) - [Ft. Leonard Wood court-martial highlights sex crisis in military](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/ft-leonard-wood-court-martial-highlights-sex-crisis-in-military/) - [Huffington Post: Standing With Survivors -- POD's Pro Bono Legal Network Marks 1st Anniversary](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/huffington-post-standing-with-survivors-pods-pro-bono-legal-network-marks-1st-anniversary/) - [Standing With Survivors – POD’s Pro Bono Legal Network Marks 1st Anniversary](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/standing-with-survivors-pods-pro-bono-legal-network-marks-1st-anniversary/) - [PRESS RELEASE: Protect Our Defenders Celebrates First Year of Pro Bono Legal Network Assisting Military Sexual Assault Survivors](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/press-release-protect-our-defenders-celebrates-first-year-of-pro-bono-legal-network-assisting-military-sexual-assault-survivors/) - [Men and rape: GQ's bold new series | CA's groundbreaking new law](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/men-and-rape-gqs-bold-new-series-cas-groundbreaking-new-law/) - 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[DoD, DoJ Improve Sexual Assault Response Advocate Training](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/dod-doj-improve-sexual-assault-response-advocate-training/) - [‘It’s horrifying’ Fuller’s ‘One Night’ takes aim at military rapes](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/its-horrifying-fullers-one-night-takes-aim-at-military-rapes/) - [Brian Lewis: Men Recovering From Military Sexual Trauma](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/brian-lewis-men-recovering-from-military-sexual-trauma/) - [VMI cadet alleges sexual assault, faces criminal charge](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/vmi-cadet-alleges-sexual-assault-faces-criminal-charge/) - [“It was one of the hardest things I have ever gone through”: How reporting sexual assault can revictimize survivors](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/it-was-one-of-the-hardest-things-i-have-ever-gone-through-how-reporting-sexual-assault-can-revictimize-survivors/) - [Gallup: One in Four Vets Know a Military Sexual Trauma Victim](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/gallup-one-in-four-vets-know-a-military-sexual-trauma-victim/) - 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Howard: We 'need to be' in Iraq](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/politico-adm-howard-we-need-to-be-in-iraq/) - [Panel urges caution in changing military law](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/panel-urges-caution-in-changing-military-law/) - [Panel member: Military sex assault response hard to fix](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/panel-member-military-sex-assault-response-hard-to-fix/) - [Barack Obama taps ex-Procter and Gamble exec Robert McDonald to lead VA](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/barack-obama-taps-ex-procter-and-gamble-exec-robert-mcdonald-to-lead-va/) - [DoD Announces New Award for Sexual Assault Prevention Innovation](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/dod-announces-new-award-for-sexual-assault-prevention-innovation/) - [Air Force staff sergeant testifies in rape case involving Coast Guardsman](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/air-force-staff-sergeant-testifies-in-rape-case-involving-coast-guardsman/) - [Sexual assault panel: Keep prosecutions in chain of command](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/sexual-assault-panel-keep-prosecutions-in-chain-of-command/) - [Independent panel releases report on ending military sexual assault](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/independent-panel-releases-report-on-ending-military-sexual-assault/) - [Commander Says He Was Fired for Helping Airmen](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/commander-says-he-was-fired-for-helping-airmen/) - [PRESS RELEASE: Protect Our Defenders Responds to Pentagon's Sexual Assault Panel Findings That Support the Status Quo ](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/press-release-protect-our-defenders-responds-to-pentagons-sexual-assault-panel-findings-that-support-the-status-quo/) - [Marines: Officials encourage male victims to report sexual assault crimes](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/marines-officials-encourage-male-victims-to-report-sexual-assault-crimes/) - [Governor's inadequate response to Alaska National Guard sexual assault complaints](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/governors-inadequate-response-to-alaska-national-guard-sexual-assault-complaints/) - [Why Military Sexual Assault Survivors Have Trouble Getting The Benefits They Deserve](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/why-military-sexual-assault-survivors-have-trouble-getting-the-benefits-they-deserve/) - [NBC News: Army Gen. Jeffrey Sinclair Accused of Sexual Assault Demoted](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/nbc-news-army-gen-jeffrey-sinclair-accused-of-sexual-assault-demoted/) - [Politico: Hillary Clinton tackles Benghazi, pot and more](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/politico-hillary-clinton-tackles-benghazi-pot-and-more/) - [The Atlantic: Teaching Sexual Assault Prevention Through Comedy](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/the-atlantic-teaching-sexual-assault-prevention-through-comedy/) - [Fort Bragg Soldier Sentenced to Two Years in Prison, Convicted of Sex Assault and Battery](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/fort-bragg-soldier-sentenced-to-two-years-in-prison-convicted-of-sex-assault-and-battery/) - [Reps. 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Hagel on CBS News Face The Nation re: sexual assault epidemic: "I don't know what's going on"](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/video-sec-hagel-on-cbs-news-face-the-nation-re-sexual-assault-epidemic-i-dont-know-whats-going-on/) - [San Jose Mercury News editorial: Rape in military has a better solution](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/san-jose-mercury-news-editorial-rape-in-military-has-a-better-solution/) - [[VIDEO] Military Sexual Assault Prevention and Response, Panel 3](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/video-military-sexual-assault-prevention-and-response-panel-3/) - [Pentagon pressured to show progress on assaults](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/pentagon-pressured-to-show-progress-on-assaults/) - [Sexual assault in the military: What happens when the victim is a man?](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/sexual-assault-in-the-military-what-happens-when-the-victim-is-a-man/) - [Military Sexual Assault Victims May Get Amnesty for Minor Crimes](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/military-sexual-assault-victims-may-get-amnesty-for-minor-crimes/) - [Editorial: Failing America’s fighters](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/editorial-failing-americas-fighters/) - [Hagel orders DOD-wide alcohol review after sex assault report](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/hagel-orders-dod-wide-alcohol-review-after-sex-assault-report/) - [STATEMENT: House Armed Services Committee Adopts Sexual Assault Provisions Proposed by Protect Our Defenders](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-house-armed-services-committee-adopts-sexual-assault-provisions-proposed-by-protect-our-defenders/) - [STATEMENT: Protect Our Defenders Responds to Pentagon Report on Sexual Harassment in the Military](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-responds-to-pentagon-report-on-sexual-harassment-in-the-military/) - [Blog Post: Elected Leaders Stand With Victims, Progress Made Towards Fundamental Reform](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/blog-post-elected-leaders-stand-with-victims-progress-made-towards-fundamental-reform/) - [Blog Post: Protect Our Defenders Responds to Reporter Annys Shin's Portrayal of Alleged Sex Offenders](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/blog-post-protect-our-defenders-responds-to-reporter-annys-shins-portrayal-of-alleged-sex-offenders/) - [STATEMENT: House Armed Services Committee Almost Passes Amendment to Remove Prosecution of Sexual Assaults from Chain of Command, Adopts Additional Provisions Proposed by Protect Our Defenders](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-house-armed-services-committee-almost-passes-amendment-to-remove-prosecution-of-sexual-assaults-from-chain-of-command-adopts-additional-provisions-proposed-by-protect-our-defenders/) - [Perception is Reality: What's really going on at Lackland? ](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/perception-is-reality-whats-really-going-on-at-lackland/) - [Guardian: BriGette Mccoy - The military's sexual assault response is a catastrophic blight on our service](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/guardian-brigette-mccoy-the-militarys-sexual-assault-response-is-a-catastrophic-blight-on-our-service/) - [Guardian: US military sexual assault reports soared 50% in 2013, says Pentagon](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/guardian-us-military-sexual-assault-reports-soared-50-in-2013-says-pentagon/) - [Pentagon announces 50% increase in sexual assault reports in military](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/pentagon-announces-50-increase-in-sexual-assault-reports-in-military/) - [U.S. military sexual assault reports jumped 50 percent last year](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/u-s-military-sexual-assault-reports-jumped-50-percent-last-year/) - [](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/13780/) - [Reports of Sexual Assault in Military Jump 50 Percent](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/reports-of-sexual-assault-in-military-jump-50-percent/) - [How’s this for counterintuitive? Pentagon hails jump in reported sexual assault cases](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/hows-this-for-counterintuitive-pentagon-hails-jump-in-reported-sexual-assault-cases/) - [Pentagon Claims Progress on Sex Assaults Amid Questions on Data ](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/pentagon-claims-progress-on-sex-assaults-amid-questions-on-data/) - [Military's big jump in sexual assault reports: outrage or sign of progress?](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/militarys-big-jump-in-sexual-assault-reports-outrage-or-sign-of-progress/) - [Pentagon Study Finds 50% Increase in Reports of Military Sexual Assaults](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/pentagon-study-finds-50-increase-in-reports-of-military-sexual-assaults/) - [NBC News: Sexual Assault Reports Up By 50 Percent: Pentagon](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/nbc-news-sexual-assault-reports-up-by-50-percent-pentagon/) - [The Daily Beast: Air Force Charges Ex-Informant With Lying About Her Rape](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/the-daily-beast-air-force-charges-ex-informant-with-lying-about-her-rape/) - [AP: Military sex assault claims up 50 percent; few male victims come forward: report](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/ap-military-sex-assault-claims-up-50-percent-few-male-victims-come-forward-report/) - [Vet Groups Claim VA Discriminates Against Rape Survivors](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/vet-groups-claim-va-discriminates-against-rape-survivors/) - [Leeanna Rossi: Military sexual assaults: The punishments](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/leeanna-rossi-military-sexual-assaults-the-punishments/) - [Leeanna Rossi: Military sexual assault: Possible solutions](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/leeanna-rossi-military-sexual-assault-possible-solutions/) - [STATEMENT: Protect Our Defenders Responds to Pentagon Report on Sexual Assault](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-responds-to-pentagon-report-on-sexual-assault/) - [STATEMENT: Protect Our Defenders Responds to US Academies' Sexual Assault Report](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-responds-to-us-academies-sexual-assault-report/) - [DOD under fire for farming out sex-assault survey](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/dod-under-fire-for-farming-out-sex-assault-survey/) - [Cody: Airmen must stand up to sexual assault](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/cody-airmen-must-stand-up-to-sexual-assault/) - [Airman in O'Connor sex case gets two years in prison](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/airman-in-oconnor-sex-case-gets-two-years-in-prison/) - [Leeanna Rossi: Military sexual assaults: The problem - The Deming Headlight](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/leeanna-rossi-military-sexual-assaults-the-problem-the-deming-headlight/) - [[VIDEO] NBC Bay Area: Legislation Tackles Sex Assault in California National Guard](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/video-nbc-bay-area-legislation-tackles-sex-assault-in-california-national-guard/) - [Accused Navy pilot Gregory McWherter resigns as Tailhook Association president](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/accused-navy-pilot-gregory-mcwherter-resigns-as-tailhook-association-president/) - [Fresh reports of sexual misconduct undercut Pentagon’s argument for internal fix](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/fresh-reports-of-sexual-misconduct-undercut-pentagons-argument-for-internal-fix/) - [Probe of Army general calls insular military culture into question](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/probe-of-army-general-calls-insular-military-culture-into-question/) - [Navy reassigns ex-Blue Angels commander after complaint he allowed sexual harassment](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/navy-reassigns-ex-blue-angels-commander-after-complaint-he-allowed-sexual-harassment/) - [Welsh: One Clash on Sex Assault Case in 3 Years](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/welsh-one-clash-on-sex-assault-case-in-3-years/) - [Army general disciplined over mishandling of sexual-assault case in Japan](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/army-general-disciplined-over-mishandling-of-sexual-assault-case-in-japan/) - [Leadership ‘accountable’ on military sexual assault, Hagel says](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/leadership-accountable-on-military-sexual-assault-hagel-says/) - [Fort Riley quickly overhauls its sexual assault program to improve response](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/fort-riley-quickly-overhauls-its-sexual-assault-program-to-improve-response/) - [Civilian named Exceptional Sexual Assault Response Coordinator](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/civilian-named-exceptional-sexual-assault-response-coordinator/) - [Caught Between Military and Civilian Justice, a Battered Wife Waits and Waits for Help](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/caught-between-military-and-civilian-justice-a-battered-wife-waits-and-waits-for-help/) - [Gillibrand says she'll revive military sexual assault bill](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/gillibrand-says-shell-revive-military-sexual-assault-bill/) - [STATEMENT: Protect Our Defenders Responds to Army General Suspended Over Mishandling of Sexual Assault Case in Japan](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-responds-to-army-general-suspended-over-mishandling-of-sexual-assault-case-in-japan/) - [The Dartmouth: Go With Gillibrand](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/the-dartmouth-go-with-gillibrand/) - [Dempsey: DOD must make fixes on sexual assaults, quickly](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/dempsey-dod-must-make-fixes-on-sexual-assaults-quickly/) - [Amy Schumer Realizes Military Games Are Not Fun for Female Characters](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/amy-schumer-realizes-military-games-are-not-fun-for-female-characters/) - [Rep. Corey Gardner: Protecting sex assault victims in the military](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/rep-corey-gardner-protecting-sex-assault-victims-in-the-military/) - [Washington Post: The Choice: Service members who say they were sexually assaulted face agonizing decisions about whether to speak up or stay silent](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/washington-post-the-choice-service-members-who-say-they-were-sexually-assaulted-face-agonizing-decisions-about-whether-to-speak-up-or-stay-silent/) - [USA Today: Army sheds (a little) light on sexual assault](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/usa-today-army-sheds-a-little-light-on-sexual-assault/) - [Military Rape: Cover-Ups And Conflicts Of Interest](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/military-rape-cover-ups-and-conflicts-of-interest/) - [[VIDEO] Comedy Central: A Very Realistic Military Game](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/video-comedy-central-a-very-realistic-military-game/) - [Sex-offender registry among top Army Family Action Plan issues](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/sex-offender-registry-among-top-army-family-action-plan-issues-2/) - [The Hill: Chain of Command](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/the-hill-chain-of-command/) - [Sex-offender registry among top Army Family Action Plan issues](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/sex-offender-registry-among-top-army-family-action-plan-issues/) - [USA Today: Be aware but not informed about military sexual assault](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/usa-today-be-aware-but-not-informed-about-military-sexual-assault/) - [San Antonio Express-News wins community service prize for its coverage of sexual assault in the military](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/san-antonio-express-news-wins-community-service-prize-for-its-coverage-of-sexual-assault-in-the-military/) - [One woman’s story of sexual assault in the military](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/one-womans-story-of-sexual-assault-in-the-military/) - [[VIDEO] Gillibrand: Battle ahead over military sexual assault](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/video-gillibrand-battle-ahead-over-military-sexual-assault/) - [New military program to protect victims sees early success](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/new-military-program-to-protect-victims-sees-early-success/) - [Maine’s Ruth Moore settles civil rights suit against her former Vermont school district](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/maines-ruth-moore-settles-civil-rights-suit-against-her-former-vermont-school-district/) - [Rep. Tulsi Gabbard named to Armed Services Committee](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/rep-tulsi-gabbard-named-to-armed-services-committee/) - [Service dog lends comfort to soldiers who suffered sexual assault](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/service-dog-lends-comfort-to-soldiers-who-suffered-sexual-assault/) - [The Invisible War Wins Peabody Award](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/the-invisible-war-wins-peabody-award/) - [Hagel Releases Video Message In Observance Of Sexual Assault Awareness Month](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/hagel-releases-video-message-in-observance-of-sexual-assault-awareness-month/) - [West Point leader vows to address sexual assault](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/west-point-leader-vows-to-address-sexual-assault/) - [Mustache March ends, but controversy lingers](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/mustache-march-ends-but-controversy-lingers/) - [USA Today: Doubts cloud handling of military sex assaults: Your Say](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/usa-today-doubts-cloud-handling-of-military-sex-assaults-your-say/) - [AP: Sex assault victims find help navigating military justice system](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/ap-sex-assault-victims-find-help-navigating-military-justice-system/) - [How Military Sexual Assault Victims Are Taking The Fight For Justice International](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/how-military-sexual-assault-victims-are-taking-the-fight-for-justice-international/) - [](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/13634/) - [Cokie and Steve Roberts: Senior officers protective association](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/cokie-and-steve-roberts-senior-officers-protective-association/) - [Ex-recruits say Lackland trainer abused them](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/ex-recruits-say-lackland-trainer-abused-them/) - [My Turn: On sexual assault, Ayotte’s measure ineffective](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/my-turn-on-sexual-assault-ayottes-measure-ineffective/) - [WSJ: Gen. Dempsey Says Sexual Assault Threatens Military's Bedrock](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/wsj-gen-dempsey-says-sexual-assault-threatens-militarys-bedrock/) - [Iowa House Clears Military Sexual Assault Bill](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/iowa-house-clears-military-sexual-assault-bill/) - [Two Senators, Two Different Lessons from a General's Sexual Assault Case](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/two-senators-two-different-lessons-from-a-generals-sexual-assault-case/) - [Jessica Hinves: For Thee I Sing](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/jessica-hinves-for-thee-i-sing/) - [Convicted Brigadier General Jeffrey Sinclair Could Still Walk Away with a Big Pension](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/convicted-brigadier-general-jeffrey-sinclair-could-still-walk-away-with-a-big-pension/) - [AP: Army head to decide rank of disgraced general](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/ap-army-head-to-decide-rank-of-disgraced-general/) - [Former President Jimmy Carter on Senator McCaskill reforms: "I thought it was not adequate"](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/former-president-jimmy-carter-on-senator-mccaskill-reforms-i-thought-it-was-not-adequate/) - [[VIDEO] Jimmy Carter Explains Why Military Sexual Assault Is So Difficult To Combat](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/video-jimmy-carter-explains-why-military-sexual-assault-is-so-difficult-to-combat/) - [Kirsten Gillibrand: ‘House of Cards’ different from reality](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/kirsten-gillibrand-house-of-cards-different-from-reality/) - [Editorial: Another case shows need for military justice change](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/another-case-shows-need-for-military-justice-change/) - [Lawyer: General may retire at current rank despite plea](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/lawyer-general-may-retire-at-current-rank-despite-plea/) - [Editorial: Our military justice system needs more reform](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/editorial-our-military-justice-system-needs-more-reform/) - [Starbucks CEO To Donate $30 Million To Support PTSD Research For Veterans](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/starbucks-ceo-to-donate-30-million-to-support-ptsd-research-for-veterans/) - [Could Congress have changed the outcome of two high profile cases of military sexual assault? Maybe.](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/could-congress-have-changed-the-outcome-of-two-high-profile-cases-of-military-sexual-assault-maybe/) - [‘Fighting is worth it,’ even in defeat, say midshipmen who reported sexual assaults](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/fighting-is-worth-it-even-in-defeat-say-midshipmen-who-reported-sexual-assaults/) - [Two Gitmo guards face sex-assault trials in S.A](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/two-gitmo-guards-face-sex-assault-trials-in-s-a/) - [Editorial: Military sex-assault case shows need for far-reaching reforms](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/editorial-military-sex-assault-case-shows-need-for-far-reaching-reforms/) - [[VIDEO] MSNBC: Verdicts upset military sex assault victims](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/video-msnbc-verdicts-upset-military-sex-assault-victims/) - [National Journal: Military Sexual-Assault Verdicts Revive Debate on Hill](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/national-journal-military-sexual-assault-verdicts-revive-debate-on-hill/) - [Brig. Gen. Jeff Sinclair to receive reprimand, $20K pay forfeiture](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/brig-gen-jeff-sinclair-to-receive-reprimand-20k-pay-forfeiture/) - [Congresswoman Jackie Speier: Military justice bungles sex cases](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/congresswoman-jackie-speier-military-justice-bungles-sex-cases/) - [Airman charged in a Universal City rape case](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/airman-charged-in-a-universal-city-rape-case/) - [WSJ: General Reprimanded, Fined in Adultery Case](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/wsj-general-reprimanded-fined-in-adultery-case/) - [Washington Post: Disgraced Army general, Jeffrey A. Sinclair, gets $20,000 fine, no jail time](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/washington-post-disgraced-army-general-jeffrey-a-sinclair-gets-20000-fine-no-jail-time/) - [Jeffrey Sinclair: no jail time for general guilty of 'inappropriate relationships'](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/jeffrey-sinclair-no-jail-time-for-general-guilty-of-inappropriate-relationships/) - [AP: Army general fined, reprimanded in sex case](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/ap-army-general-fined-reprimanded-in-sex-case/) - [VICE: Sexual Assault is Still the Military's Best Kept Secret](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/vice-sexual-assault-is-still-the-militarys-best-kept-secret/) - [[AUDIO]: General walks away from sexual assault charges -- and victim advocates cry foul](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/audio-general-walks-away-from-sexual-assault-charges-and-victim-advocates-cry-foul/) - [AP: Prosecutors seek to dismiss Army general who carried on three-year affair with subordinate](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/ap-prosecutors-seek-to-dismiss-army-general-who-carried-on-three-year-affair-with-subordinate/) - [Soldiers Mocked Affair Between General and Subordinate in Gross Skit](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/soldiers-mocked-affair-between-general-and-subordinate-in-gross-skit/) - [Army Gen. Sinclair breaks down, asks judge to not punish family](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/army-gen-sinclair-breaks-down-asks-judge-to-not-punish-family/) - [Washington Post: Break the chain of command on military sex assault cases](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/washington-post-break-the-chain-of-command-on-military-sex-assault-cases/) - [Opinion: In Mustache March, I lose](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/opinion-in-mustache-march-i-lose/) - [U.S. Naval Academy midshipman laughed off sex assault: prosecutor](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/u-s-naval-academy-midshipman-laughed-off-sex-assault-prosecutor/) - [[VIDEO] Sex Assault Reform Bill Fails To Get Traction](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/video-sex-assault-reform-bill-fails-to-get-traction/) - [Rob Karsch: Reed, Whitehouse make military sexual assault more likely](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/rob-karsch-reed-whitehouse-make-military-sexual-assault-more-likely/) - [STATEMENT: Protect Our Defenders Responds to Verdict Against Naval Academy Midshipman Accused of Sexual Assault](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-responds-to-verdict-against-naval-academy-midshipman-accused-of-sexual-assault/) - [Senator Susan Collins: Time to act on sexual assault in the military](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/senator-susan-collins-time-to-act-on-sexual-assault-in-the-military/) - [[VIDEO] Protect Our Defenders President Nancy Parrish on HuffPost Live](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/video-protect-our-defenders-president-nancy-parrish-on-huffpost-live/) - [Rep. Jackie Speier doesn't mince words](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/rep-jackie-speier-doesnt-mince-words/) - [STATEMENT: Protect Our Defenders Responds to Filibuster Threats, Calls on Senate to Support Common Sense Legislation to Fight Epidemic of Sexual Assault in the Military](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-responds-to-filibuster-threats-calls-on-senate-to-support-common-sense-legislation-to-fight-epidemic-of-sexual-assault-in-the-military/) - [PRESS RELEASE: AP Investigation Exposes Dysfunctional Military Justice System](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/press-release-ap-investigation-exposes-dysfunctional-military-justice-system/) - [MEDIA ADVISORY: Protect Our Defenders to Attend Oral Arguments in Lawsuit Against Pentagon on Behalf of Sexual Assault Victims Today](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/media-advisory-protect-our-defenders-to-attend-oral-arguments-in-lawsuit-against-pentagon-on-behalf-of-sexual-assault-victims-today/) - [STATEMENT: Protect Our Defenders Responds to Suspension of US Army's Top Sexual Assault Prosecutor](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-responds-to-suspension-of-us-armys-top-sexual-assault-prosecutor/) - [MEDIA ADVISORY: Protect Our Defenders Receives Veterans Organization of the Year Award from California Democratic Party](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/media-advisory-protect-our-defenders-receives-veterans-organization-of-the-year-award-from-california-democratic-party/) - [STATEMENT: Protect Our Defenders Responds to Plea Agreement, Dropped Sexual Assault Charges in Case Against Brigadier General](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-responds-to-plea-agreement-dropped-sexual-assault-charges-in-case-against-brigadier-general/) - [Judge, not jury, to decide Naval Academy sexual assault case](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/judge-not-jury-to-decide-naval-academy-sexual-assault-case/) - [Hagel meets with brass on sexual assault review](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/hagel-meets-with-brass-on-sexual-assault-review/) - [Hagel to meet with brass Friday on sex assault review](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/hagel-to-meet-with-brass-friday-on-sex-assault-review/) - [Gillibrand: Sexual assaults and American betrayal](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/sexual-assaults-and-american-betrayal/) - [Jury selection to begin Friday in Naval Academy sexual assault trial](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/jury-selection-to-begin-friday-in-naval-academy-sexual-assault-trial/) - [Editorial: Congress pushes military on sex assaults](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/editorial-congress-pushes-military-on-sex-assaults/) - [[VIDEO] Congresswoman Speier urges directive to re-screen soldiers in positions of trust](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/video-congresswoman-speier-urges-directive-to-re-screen-soldiers-in-positions-of-trust/) - [How a Military Sexual Assault Case Foundered](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/how-a-military-sexual-assault-case-foundered/) - [Gillibrand should keep up the pressure to end sexual assaults in the military](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/gillibrand-should-keep-up-the-pressure-to-end-sexual-assaults-in-the-military/) - [Stars and Stripes: 151 Navy personnel disqualified from positions of trust](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/stars-and-stripes-151-navy-personnel-disqualified-from-positions-of-trust/) - [Opinion - Rep. 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Critics decry general's plea deal.](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/can-military-try-sexual-assault-cases-critics-decry-generals-plea-deal/) - [Gillibrand, McCaskill Rekindle Debate After High-Profile Military Sexual-Assault Case](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/gillibrand-mccaskill-rekindle-debate-after-high-profile-military-sexual-assault-case/) - [Opposing Testimony Caps Trial of General](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/opposing-testimony-caps-trial-of-general/) - [Editorial: A step forward on sexual assault](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/editorial-a-step-forward-on-sexual-assault/) - [Army General Reaches Deal On Sex Counts](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/army-general-reaches-deal-on-sex-counts/) - [Clinton Ally Knocks Claire McCaskill Over Sexual Assault Bill](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/clinton-ally-knocks-claire-mccaskill-over-sexual-assault-bill/) - [Why Gillibrand bill faces midterm danger](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/why-gillibrand-bill-faces-midterm-danger/) - [General Sinclair, Sexual Assault and Military Justice](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/general-sinclair-sexual-assault-and-military-justice/) - [Army Judge Halts Sexual Assault Case, Citing Political Influence](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/army-judge-halts-sexual-assault-case-citing-political-influence/) - [Editorial: Has justice prevailed?](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/editorial-has-justice-prevailed/) - [Military sexual assault bill clears Senate: what it could mean for troops](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/military-sexual-assault-bill-clears-senate-what-it-could-mean-for-troops-2/) - [Fight, Kirsten, fight ](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/fight-kirsten-fight-2/) - [[VIDEO] CNN: Survivors of military sex assaults frustrated with legislation](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/video-cnn-survivors-of-military-sex-assaults-frustrated-with-legislation/) - [Senators Rally Behind Military Sexual Assault Bill](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/senators-rally-behind-military-sexual-assault-bill-2/) - [Editorial: The Senate misses the point on military rape](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/editorial-the-senate-misses-the-point-on-military-rape-2/) - [Gillibrand lost vote, won points](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/gillibrand-lost-vote-won-points-2/) - [Politics at play in U.S. Army general's sex crimes trial -judge](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/politics-at-play-in-u-s-army-generals-sex-crimes-trial-judge-2/) - [As reports of military sexual assaults grow, Senate does nothing](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/as-reports-of-military-sexual-assaults-grow-senate-does-nothing-2/) - [TIME: Senate Passes Bill Tightening Regs on Sexual Assault in the Military](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/time-senate-passes-bill-tightening-regs-on-sexual-assault-in-the-military/) - [Claire McCaskill’s sexual assault bill passes](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/claire-mccaskills-sexual-assault-bill-passes/) - [Military sexual assault bill clears Senate: what it could mean for troops](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/military-sexual-assault-bill-clears-senate-what-it-could-mean-for-troops/) - [Fight, Kirsten, fight ](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/fight-kirsten-fight/) - [Survivors of military sex assaults frustrated with legislation](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivors-of-military-sex-assaults-frustrated-with-legislation/) - [Senators Rally Behind Military Sexual Assault Bill](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/senators-rally-behind-military-sexual-assault-bill/) - [Editorial: The Senate misses the point on military rape](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/editorial-the-senate-misses-the-point-on-military-rape/) - [Gillibrand lost vote, won points](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/gillibrand-lost-vote-won-points/) - [Politics at play in U.S. Army general's sex crimes trial -judge](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/politics-at-play-in-u-s-army-generals-sex-crimes-trial-judge/) - [[VIDEO] Is military better handling its sexual assault problem? Congress is watching.](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/video-is-military-better-handling-its-sexual-assault-problem-congress-is-watching/) - [As reports of military sexual assaults grow, Senate does nothing](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/as-reports-of-military-sexual-assaults-grow-senate-does-nothing/) - [The Pentagon’s Battle Against Sexual Assault Rages On](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/the-pentagons-battle-against-sexual-assault-rages-on/) - [[VIDEO] CNN: Military rape survivor: Sen. McCaskill betrayed us](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/video-cnn-military-rape-survivor-sen-mccaskill-betrayed-us/) - [Commander orders trial after rape case is reinvestigated](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/commander-orders-trial-after-rape-case-is-reinvestigated/) - [Associated Press: Judge weighs new evidence in Army sex assault case](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/associated-press-judge-weighs-new-evidence-in-army-sex-assault-case/) - [Dignity in Senate defeat](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/dignity-in-senate-defeat/) - [Congresswoman Jackie Speier: General Misconduct](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/congresswoman-jackie-speier-general-misconduct/) - [As General’s Sex Assault Trial Opens, Accuser Describes Violence and Threats](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/as-generals-sex-assault-trial-opens-accuser-describes-violence-and-threats/) - [Army’s top sex assault prosecutor suspended for sexual assault at sexual assault conference](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/armys-top-sex-assault-prosecutor-suspended-for-sexual-assault-at-sexual-assault-conference/) - [Lt. Col. Joseph “Jay” Morse, Top Army Assault Prosecutor, Accused Of Sexual Assault](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/lt-col-joseph-jay-morse-top-army-assault-prosecutor-accused-of-sexual-assault/) - [Senate shoots down military sexual assault reform bill](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/senate-shoots-down-military-sexual-assault-reform-bill/) - [Everything You Need To Know About The Military Sexual Assault Bill That Passed In The Senate](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-military-sexual-assault-bill-that-passed-in-the-senate/) - [[VIDEO] ABC Nightly News: Broken Trust: Senate Blocks Bill Designed to Protect Women of Sexual Assault in the Military](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/video-abc-nightly-news-broken-trust-senate-blocks-bill-designed-to-protect-women-of-sexual-assault-in-the-military/) - [POLITICO: When a scandal becomes a cause](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/politico-when-a-scandal-becomes-a-cause/) - [[VIDEO] US Army’s top sex assault prosecutor suspended after assault allegation](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/video-us-armys-top-sex-assault-prosecutor-suspended-after-assault-allegation/) - [Huffington Post: Top Army Sex Crime Prosecutor Under Investigation After Sexual Assault Allegations Surface](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/huffington-post-top-army-sex-crime-prosecutor-under-investigation-after-sexual-assault-allegations-surface/) - [Stars and Stripes: Army’s top sex assault prosecutor suspended after assault allegation](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/stars-and-stripes-armys-top-sex-assault-prosecutor-suspended-after-assault-allegation/) - [Kirsten Gillibrand Blames White House in Failure of Military Sexual-Assault Bill](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/kirsten-gillibrand-blames-white-house-in-failure-of-military-sexual-assault-bill/) - [AIR FORCE COMMANDER WHO OVERTURNED AVIANO SEXUAL ASSAULT CONVICTION, IGNITED CALLS FOR FUNDAMENTAL REFORM TO RETIRE](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/air-force-commander-who-overturned-aviano-sexual-assault-conviction-ignited-calls-for-fundamental-reform-to-retire/) - [McConnell Dodges Criticism From Both Sides With Vote on Gillibrand Bill](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/mcconnell-dodges-criticism-from-both-sides-with-vote-on-gillibrand-bill/) - [Senate Blocks Taking Sex Assault Outside Military Command](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/senate-blocks-taking-sex-assault-outside-military-command/) - [Kirsten Gillibrand’s sexual assault bill derailed](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/kirsten-gillibrands-sexual-assault-bill-derailed/) - [Bill to remove commanders from sex assault prosecutions fails](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/bill-to-remove-commanders-from-sex-assault-prosecutions-fails/) - [Military Sexual Assault Bill Months In The Making Fails In Senate](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/military-sexual-assault-bill-months-in-the-making-fails-in-senate/) - [Senate blocks Gillibrand sexual assault bill](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/senate-blocks-gillibrand-sexual-assault-bill/) - [US Senate to vote on Kirsten Gillibrand's military sexual assault bill](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/us-senate-to-vote-on-kirsten-gillibrands-military-sexual-assault-bill/) - [Army’s top sex assault prosecutor suspended after assault allegation](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/armys-top-sex-assault-prosecutor-suspended-after-assault-allegation/) - [Circus Trial Looms Over Military Sex Assault Reform](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/circus-trial-looms-over-military-sex-assault-reform/) - [TIME: Senate to Vote on Competing Military Sexual Assault Bills](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/time-senate-to-vote-on-competing-military-sexual-assault-bills/) - [General admits guilt on 3 counts; denies assault](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/general-admits-guilt-on-3-counts-denies-assault/) - [Gillibrand Reacts to Air Force Rape Case First Reported by The Daily Beast](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/gillibrand-reacts-to-air-force-rape-case-first-reported-by-the-daily-beast/) - [Senate votes set on sex assault bills](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/senate-votes-set-on-sex-assault-bills/) - [Can Senators Get 60 Votes to Stop Sexual Assaults in the Military?](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/can-senators-get-60-votes-to-stop-sexual-assaults-in-the-military/) - [Los Angeles Times: Judge refuses to dismiss sexual assault charges against general](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/los-angeles-times-judge-refuses-to-dismiss-sexual-assault-charges-against-general/) - [***Trigger Warning*** Spies, Lies, and Rape in the Air Force: An Undercover Agent's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/trigger-warning-spies-lies-and-rape-in-the-air-force-an-undercover-agents-story/) - [Study: High suicide rates for soldiers in, out of war](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/study-high-suicide-rates-for-soldiers-in-out-of-war/) - [System also on trial at Brig. Gen. Jeff Sinclair's court-martial](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/system-also-on-trial-at-brig-gen-jeff-sinclairs-court-martial/) - [Marine sex-assault prosecutor accused of touching woman inappropriately](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/marine-sex-assault-prosecutor-accused-of-touching-woman-inappropriately/) - [Military Sex Assault Trial Showcases 2 Approaches to Prosecution](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/military-sex-assault-trial-showcases-2-approaches-to-prosecution/) - [[VIDEO] Pleas for more help for military veterans to recover from sexual assault](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/video-pleas-for-more-help-for-military-veterans-to-recover-from-sexual-assault/) - [Vogue: Shock to the System: Kirsten Gillibrand Calls for Reform After Reports of Military Rape and Misconduct](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/vogue-shock-to-the-system-kirsten-gillibrand-calls-for-reform-after-reports-of-military-rape-and-misconduct/) - [Federal military sex crime bill will pass, says Sen. Gillibrand](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/federal-military-sex-crime-bill-will-pass-says-sen-gillibrand/) - [Gillibrand confident on sexual assault bill despite opposition](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/gillibrand-confident-on-sexual-assault-bill-despite-opposition/) - [Hagel: “More responsibility, not less” for commanders in military sexual assault cases](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/hagel-more-responsibility-not-less-for-commanders-in-military-sexual-assault-cases/) - [CBS's Face the Nation: Gillibrand predicts passage of military sexual assault amendment](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/cbss-face-the-nation-gillibrand-predicts-passage-of-military-sexual-assault-amendment/) - [Sexual assaults: Army removing 588 soldiers from 'positions of trust'](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/sexual-assaults-army-removing-588-soldiers-from-positions-of-trust/) - ["Every time I tried to tell the truth...I was shut down"](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/every-time-i-tried-to-tell-the-truth-i-was-shut-down/) - [[VIDEO] Congresswoman Speier on CNN about military's sexual assault review](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/video-congresswoman-speier-on-cnn-about-militarys-sexual-assault-review/) - [Senate Agrees To Vote On Military Sexual Assault Bills](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/senate-agrees-to-vote-on-military-sexual-assault-bills/) - [New York Times: Service Members Testify to Senate Panel on Sexual Violence](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/new-york-times-service-members-testify-to-senate-panel-on-sexual-violence/) - [Reports of sexual assault in the military climbed in FY 2013](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/reports-of-sexual-assault-in-the-military-climbed-in-fy-2013/) - [Kirsten Gillibrand lauds ‘House of Cards’](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/kirsten-gillibrand-lauds-house-of-cards/) - [[VIDEO] C-SPAN: Senate Subcommittee Hearing Examining Impact of Military Sexual Assault, Links to PTSD and Suicides](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/video-c-span-senate-subcommittee-hearing-examining-impact-of-military-sexual-assault-links-to-ptsd-and-suicides/) - [Air Force program a rare bright spot in military’s sex assault fight](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/air-force-program-a-rare-bright-spot-in-militarys-sex-assault-fight/) - [[VIDEO] Kirsten Gillibrand tries to revive debate on military sex assault bill](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/video-kirsten-gillibrand-tries-to-revive-debate-on-military-sex-assault-bill/) - [[VIDEO] CNN: Sen. Gillibrand: Punishment doesn't meet the crime in military rape, sexual assault cases](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/video-cnn-sen-gillibrand-punishment-doesnt-meet-the-crime-in-military-rape-sexual-assault-cases/) - [Stars and Stripes: Senate panel explores links between sex assault, PTSD and suicide](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/stars-and-stripes-senate-panel-explores-links-between-sex-assault-ptsd-and-suicide/) - [Congressional Trauma: Gillibrand Continues Intrepid Campaign Vs. Sexual Assault in Military](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/congressional-trauma-gillibrand-continues-intrepid-campaign-vs-sexual-assault-in-military/) - [USA Today: Army disqualifies 588 soldiers after sexual assault review](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/usa-today-army-disqualifies-588-soldiers-after-sexual-assault-review/) - [Huffington Post: Jerry Moran, Republican Who Blocked Vote On Military Sex Assault Bill, Now Backs It](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/huffington-post-jerry-moran-republican-who-blocked-vote-on-military-sex-assault-bill-now-backs-it/) - [Esquire: How One Colonel is Tackling Military Rape the Right Way](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/esquire-how-one-colonel-is-tackling-military-rape-the-right-way/) - [Washington Post: Military judge refuses to dismiss sexual assault case against ex-Navy football player](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/washington-post-military-judge-refuses-to-dismiss-sexual-assault-case-against-ex-navy-football-player/) - [MSNBC: The next round on sexual assaults in the military](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/msnbc-the-next-round-on-sexual-assaults-in-the-military/) - [STATEMENT: Protect Our Defenders Calls for Complete Overhaul of Tracking System for Criminals and Sexual Predators in the Armed Forces](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-protect-our-defenders-calls-for-complete-overhaul-of-tracking-system-for-criminals-and-sexual-predators-in-the-armed-forces/) - [[VIDEO] Gillibrand Presses Defense Nominee on Military Justice](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/video-gillibrand-presses-defense-nominee-on-military-justice/) - [Former Defense Official, Marine Colonel calls for passage of Gillibrand military justice bill](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/former-defense-official-marine-colonel-calls-for-passage-of-gillibrand-military-justice-bill/) - [Sexual assault votes still stalled](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/sexual-assault-votes-still-stalled/) - [Huffington Post: GOP Senator Blocks Votes On Military Sexual Assault To Push Iran Sanctions](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/huffington-post-gop-senator-blocks-votes-on-military-sexual-assault-to-push-iran-sanctions/) - [[VIDEO] Senator Gillibrand GOP Calls Out Senators Who Blocked Votes On Military Sexual Assault To Push Iran Sanctions](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/video-senator-gillibrand-gop-calls-out-senators-who-blocked-votes-on-military-sexual-assault-to-push-iran-sanctions/) - [Our Military: Fighting to Keep Its Culture of Abuse](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/our-military-fighting-to-keep-its-culture-of-abuse/) - [GOP Demanding Iran Sanctions Vote in Military Sexual-Assault Debate](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/gop-demanding-iran-sanctions-vote-in-military-sexual-assault-debate/) - [US military's new tactic to curtail sexual assaults: nab serial 'predators'](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/us-militarys-new-tactic-to-curtail-sexual-assaults-nab-serial-predators/) - [Nearly Two Decades After Speaking Up, a Veteran Waits for Sexual Assault Reform](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/nearly-two-decades-after-speaking-up-a-veteran-waits-for-sexual-assault-reform/) - [[AUDIO] Gillibrand on a personal crusade to change military culture](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/audio-gillibrand-on-a-personal-crusade-to-change-military-culture/) - [[VIDEO] MSNBC: Gillibrand gears up for next military sex assault fight](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/video-msnbc-gillibrand-gears-up-for-next-military-sex-assault-fight/) - [[AUDIO] Klay v. Panetta Oral Arugment](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/audio-klay-v-panetta-oral-arugment/) - [Paula Coughlin: Sexual Assault Victims Have Waited Too Long for Justice](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/paula-coughlin-sexual-assault-victims-have-waited-too-long-for-justice/) - [Conference Examines Problem of Military Sexual Assaults](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/conference-examines-problem-of-military-sexual-assaults/) - [Salon: GOP congressman says Kirsten Gillibrand only seeking “attention” with military sexual assault proposal](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/salon-gop-congressman-says-kirsten-gillibrand-only-seeking-attention-with-military-sexual-assault-proposal/) - [](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/13131/) - [Group shines a light on victim backlash in military sex assaults](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/group-shines-a-light-on-victim-backlash-in-military-sex-assaults/) - [Congresswoman Slaughter Very Proud of House of Cards Reference](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/congresswoman-slaughter-very-proud-of-house-of-cards-reference/) - 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[Washington Post: Sex-assault case against former Navy football player may be dismissed](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/washington-post-sex-assault-case-against-former-navy-football-player-may-be-dismissed/) - [Wall Street Journal: Air Force General Who Overturned Sex-Assault Ruling to Retire](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/wall-street-journal-air-force-general-who-overturned-sex-assault-ruling-to-retire/) - [The Item: Shaw whistleblower wants sexual harassment inquiry redone](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/the-item-shaw-whistleblower-wants-sexual-harassment-inquiry-redone/) - [Jezebel: General Accused of Sexual Assault to Begin Court-Martial on March 3](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/jezebel-general-accused-of-sexual-assault-to-begin-court-martial-on-march-3/) - [Air Force Times: Complaint: Shaw report 'makes excuses' for alleged harassers](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/air-force-times-complaint-shaw-report-makes-excuses-for-alleged-harassers/) - [Stars and Stripes: IG to review military handling of sexual assault complaints](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/stars-and-stripes-ig-to-review-military-handling-of-sexual-assault-complaints/) - [The Daily News: Guest Column: Bill would change military for better](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/the-daily-news-guest-column-bill-would-change-military-for-better/) - [Stars and Stripes: Franklin Will Retire as Two-Star, Officials Say](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/stars-and-stripes-franklin-will-retire-as-two-star-officials-say/) - [Baltimore Sun: Naval Academy drops sex assault charges against football player](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/baltimore-sun-naval-academy-drops-sex-assault-charges-against-football-player/) - [General who overturned Aviano sex assault conviction to retire](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/general-who-overturned-aviano-sex-assault-conviction-to-retire/) - [Washington Post: Air Force general to retire after criticism for handling of sexual assault case](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/washington-post-air-force-general-to-retire-after-criticism-for-handling-of-sexual-assault-case/) - [Air Force general at center of sexual assault controversy to retire](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/air-force-general-at-center-of-sexual-assault-controversy-to-retire/) - 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[Wall St Journal: Sex-Assault Reports Surge For Military](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/wall-st-journal-sex-assault-reports-surge-for-military/) - [San Antonio Express-News: Military sexual assault reports up 50%](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/san-antonio-express-news-military-sexual-assault-reports-up-50/) - [MSNBC: Landmark year for military sex assault reform ends with spike in reports](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/msnbc-landmark-year-for-military-sex-assault-reform-ends-with-spike-in-reports/) - [Army Times: Amid debate over sexual assault in the military, Fort Leonard Wood investigator stays focused on victims](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/army-times-amid-debate-over-sexual-assault-in-the-military-fort-leonard-wood-investigator-stays-focused-on-victims/) - [Blog Post: Obama and Doonesbury](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/blog-post-obama-and-doonesbury/) - [STATEMENT: Aviano Victim Calls on Air Force to Remove Commander Following New Scandal](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/statement-aviano-victim-calls-on-air-force-to-remove-commander-following-new-scandal/) - 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[Baltimore Sun: Breaking the silence](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/baltimore-sun-breaking-the-silence/) - [Politico: Gary Patton out in DOD sexual assault post](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/politico-gary-patton-out-in-dod-sexual-assault-post/) - [The Salt Lake Tribune: Utahns push for more changes to military sex assault protocol](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/the-salt-lake-tribune-utahns-push-for-more-changes-to-military-sex-assault-protocol/) - [San Antonio Express-News: SA sex assault victim testifies before Pentagon panel](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/san-antonio-express-news-sa-sex-assault-victim-testifies-before-pentagon-panel/) - [[VIDEO] Al Jazeera America: Inside the military’s male sexual assault problem](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/video-al-jazeera-america-inside-the-militarys-male-sexual-assault-problem/) - [Times-Union Editorial: A bad message to women](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/times-union-editorial-a-bad-message-to-women/) - [San Antonio Express-News Editorial: Compromise on military sexual assault not enough](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/san-antonio-express-news-editorial-compromise-on-military-sexual-assault-not-enough/) - [Democrat and Chronicle: Gillibrand not giving up on sexual assault measure](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/democrat-and-chronicle-gillibrand-not-giving-up-on-sexual-assault-measure/) - [Military Times: Defense bill strengthens rape, sex assault protections](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/military-times-defense-bill-strengthens-rape-sex-assault-protections/) - [Minnesota Lieutenant Governor: Gillibrand amendment is right way](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/minnesota-lieutenant-governor-gillibrand-amendment-is-right-way/) - [Bloomberg Businessweek: Gillibrand Vows to Pursue Military Sexual-Assault Legislation](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/bloomberg-businessweek-gillibrand-vows-to-pursue-military-sexual-assault-legislation/) - [Politico: A woman who channels pain into solutions](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/politico-a-woman-who-channels-pain-into-solutions/) - [New York Daily News: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's legislation to curb sexual assaults in military not part of defense bill](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/new-york-daily-news-sen-kirsten-gillibrands-legislation-to-curb-sexual-assaults-in-military-not-part-of-defense-bill/) - [NBC News: Defense deal minted, but Gillibrand sexual assault amendment dropped](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/nbc-news-defense-deal-minted-but-gillibrand-sexual-assault-amendment-dropped/) - [New Yorker: The relentless rise of Kirsten Gillibrand](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/new-yorker-the-relentless-rise-of-kirsten-gillibrand/) - [San Antonio Express-News: Commanders a big part of the problem](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/san-antonio-express-news-commanders-a-big-part-of-the-problem/) - [Doonesbury: Garry Trudeau simply sums up need for fundamental reform](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/doonesbury-garry-trudeau-simply-sums-up-need-for-fundamental-reform/) - [Huffington Post: The Rise Of Kirsten Gillibrand: How Hillary Clinton's Heir Is Winning Battles And Silencing Critics](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/huffington-post-the-rise-of-kirsten-gillibrand-how-hillary-clintons-heir-is-winning-battles-and-silencing-critics/) - [New York Times: New York’s Junior Senator, Doggedly Refusing to Play the Part](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/new-york-times-new-yorks-junior-senator-doggedly-refusing-to-play-the-part/) - [Slate: Goodbye to George III](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/slate-goodbye-to-george-iii/) - [Air Force Times: Discharge upheld for airman who reported sexual assault](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/air-force-times-discharge-upheld-for-airman-who-reported-sexual-assault/) - [PRESS RELEASE: Protect Our Defenders Promises to Keep Up Fight For Fundamental Reform to Fix Broken Justice System, Support Military Sexual Assault Survivors and Improve Our Military](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/press-release-protect-our-defenders-promises-to-keep-up-fight-for-fundamental-reform-to-fix-broken-justice-system-support-military-sexual-assault-survivors-and-improve-our-military/) - [Guest Blog: Fighting For Justice](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/guest-blog-fighting-for-justice/) - [PRESS RELEASE: Airman and Victim of Sexual Assault Forced Out of Military After Reporting Attack, Misdiagnosed with Personality Disorder](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/press-release-airman-and-victim-of-sexual-assault-forced-out-of-military-after-reporting-attack-misdiagnosed-with-personality-disorder/) - [Bangor Daily News: Sen. King should give military assault victims a voice: Remove cases from chain of command](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/bangor-daily-news-sen-king-should-give-military-assault-victims-a-voice-remove-cases-from-chain-of-command/) - [Stars and Stripes: Secretive Air Force program recruits academy cadets to inform on colleagues and disavows them](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/stars-and-stripes-secretive-air-force-program-recruits-academy-cadets-to-inform-on-colleagues-and-disavows-them/) - [USA Today: Prosecuting rapes in the ranks: Our view](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/usa-today-prosecuting-rapes-in-the-ranks-our-view/) - [National Journal: Why the Senate May Do Nothing About Sexual Assaults in the Military](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/national-journal-why-the-senate-may-do-nothing-about-sexual-assaults-in-the-military/) - [Midlands Voices: Reforms critical to address sexual assault in military](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/midlands-voices-reforms-critical-to-address-sexual-assault-in-military/) - [Salon: Sen. Gillibrand: Chuck Hagel “has not shown leadership”](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/salon-sen-gillibrand-chuck-hagel-has-not-shown-leadership/) - [San Antonio Express-News: GI sex-assault victims face battle for disability benefits](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/san-antonio-express-news-gi-sex-assault-victims-face-battle-for-disability-benefits/) - [Washington Post: Hidden face of a military problem](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/washington-post-hidden-face-of-a-military-problem/) - [[VIDEO] ABC News: Senate GOP Objects to Vote on Gillibrand, McCaskill Sex Assault Amendments](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/video-abc-news-senate-gop-objects-to-vote-on-gillibrand-mccaskill-sex-assault-amendments/) - [Staten Island Advance: Seeking sexual justice: A dilemma for America's armed forces](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/staten-island-advance-seeking-sexual-justice-a-dilemma-for-americas-armed-forces/) - [Dallas Morning News: Editorial: A stronger plan to curb sexual assaults in the military](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/dallas-morning-news-editorial-a-stronger-plan-to-curb-sexual-assaults-in-the-military/) - [Huffington Post: Kirsten Gillibrand: John McCain Was Wrong Then, And He's Wrong Now](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/huffington-post-kirsten-gillibrand-john-mccain-was-wrong-then-and-hes-wrong-now/) - [[VIDEO] ABC7: Military sex assault: Senate begins debate on plans](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/video-abc7-military-sex-assault-senate-begins-debate-on-plans/) - [The Hill: Durbin endorses Gillibrand's amendment](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/the-hill-durbin-endorses-gillibrands-amendment/) - [Huffington Post: It Is Time to Change the Culture of the Military and Change Attitudes About Sexual Assault](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/huffington-post-it-is-time-to-change-the-culture-of-the-military-and-change-attitudes-about-sexual-assault/) - [Talking Points Memo: Military Commanders Have Already Failed Assault Victims -- Why Trust Them Again?](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/talking-points-memo-military-commanders-have-already-failed-assault-victims-why-trust-them-again/) - [USA Today: Senate begins debate on military sexual assault plans](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/usa-today-senate-begins-debate-on-military-sexual-assault-plans/) - [Washington Post: Poll: 6 in 10 support changing how military handles sex assault cases](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/washington-post-poll-6-in-10-support-changing-how-military-handles-sex-assault-cases/) - [New York Times: Senate Majority Leader Backs Gillibrand on Military Assault Measure](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/new-york-times-senate-majority-leader-backs-gillibrand-on-military-assault-measure/) - [Washington Post: Reid becomes 50th backer for Gillibrand’s military sexual assault bill](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/washington-post-reid-becomes-50th-backer-for-gillibrands-military-sexual-assault-bill/) - [PolicyMic: Military Sexual Assault is a Growing Problem, But We're Not Doing Anything About It](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/policymic-military-sexual-assault-is-a-growing-problem-but-were-not-doing-anything-about-it/) - [USA Today: Take commanders off sexual assault cases: Column](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/usa-today-take-commanders-off-sexual-assault-cases-column/) - [Democrat and Chronicle: Vote near on Gillibrand plan to address military assaults](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/democrat-and-chronicle-vote-near-on-gillibrand-plan-to-address-military-assaults/) - [Huffington Post: Who Will Stand With Military Sexual Assault Survivors When It Counts This Week?](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/huffington-post-who-will-stand-with-military-sexual-assault-survivors-when-it-counts-this-week/) - [Washington Post: [VIDEO] This week's fight on military sexual assault](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/washington-post-video-this-weeks-fight-on-military-sexual-assault/) - [Politico: Kirsten Gillibrand to push original sexual assault measure](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/politico-kirsten-gillibrand-to-push-original-sexual-assault-measure/) - [The Nation: Military Stifling Support for Sexual Assault Reforms, High-Ranking Officer Says](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/the-nation-military-stifling-support-for-sexual-assault-reforms-high-ranking-officer-says/) - [Remarks from Kate Weber at Military Justice Improvement Act Press Conference](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/remarks-from-kate-weber-at-military-justice-improvement-act-press-conference/) - [Guest post: On Shultz v. 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Wilkerson's sexual assault conviction](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/quotes-from-foia-released-materials-wilkerson/) - [Protect Our Defenders Presents Before Congressional Panel on Epidemic of Military Sexual Assault; Calls for Independent and Impartial Justice System ](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/protect-our-defenders-to-present-before-congressional-panel-on-epidemic-of-military-sexual-assault-calls-for-independent-and-impartial-military-justice-system/) - [Protect Our Defenders’ Written Statement: Response Systems to Adult Sexual Assault Crimes Panel November 7-8, 2013 Hearing on Victims’ Services](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/protect-our-defenders-written-statement-response-systems-to-adult-sexual-assault-crimes-panel-november-7-8-2013-hearing-on-victims-services/) - [PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS RESPONDS TO PLANS TO SEEK DISMISSAL OF SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGES AGAINST FORMER NAVAL ACADEMY FOOTBALL PLAYER ](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/protect-our-defenders-responds-to-plans-to-seek-dismissal-of-sexual-assault-charges-against-former-naval-academy-football-player/) - [PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS RESPONDS TO RELEASE OF SEXUAL ASSAULT REPORT FOR U.S. MILITARY ACADEMIES ](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/protect-our-defenders-responds-to-release-of-sexual-assault-report-for-u-s-military-academies/) - [Protect Our Defenders Letters to President Obama](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/protect-our-defenders-letters-to-president-obama/) - [Protect Our Defenders Calls on Panetta to Stop Pentagon's Minimizing of Sexual Assault Crisis](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/protect-our-defenders-calls-on-pentagon-to-stop-minimizing-rape-crisis/) - [Protect Our Defenders Brings 200 Military Rape and Sexual Assault Survivors Together to Call on Congress to Advance STOP Act](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/miltary-rape-survivors-call-on-congress-to-advance-stop-act/) - [Protect Our Defenders Brings 200 Military Sexual Assault Survivors Together to Call on Congress to Advance STOP Act](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivors-deliver-letter-to-congress-release/) - [Protect Our Defenders Calls on Congress to Investigate Air Force Leadership for Openly Violent, Sexist and Hostile Workplace for Women](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/protect-our-defenders-calls-on-congress-to-investigate-air-force-leadership-for-openly-violent-sexist-and-hostile-workplace/) - [PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS APPLAUDS BIPARTISAN BILL TO CREATE INDEPENDENT OFFICE FOR REPORTING, INVESTIGATION AND ADJUDICATION OF MILITARY SEXUAL ASSAULT](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/protect-our-defenders-applauds-bipartisan-bill-to-create-independent-office-for-reporting-investigation-and-adjucication-of-military-sexual-assault/) - [Protect Our Defenders Files Amicus Brief In Support Of Air Force Special Victims Counsel Program; Calls On President Obama & Sec. Hagel to Support Sexual Assault Victims Rights to An Attorney](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/protect-our-defenders-files-amicus-brief-in-support-of-air-force-special-victims-counsel-program-calls-on-president-obama-and-sec-hagel-to-support-sexual-assault-victims-rights-to-an-attorney/) - [PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS CALLS SENATOR CARL LEVIN AMENDMENT INEFFECTIVE IN STOPPING MILITARY SEXUAL ASSAULT EPIDEMIC](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/protect-our-defenders-calls-senator-carl-levin-amendment-ineffective-in-stopping-military-sexual-assault-epidemic/) - [Protect Our Defenders Files Naval Academy Amicus Brief in Daugherty v Tate](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/protect-our-defenders-files-naval-academy-amicus-brief/) - [Protect Our Defenders Letter to Secretary Hagel](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/protect-our-defenders-letter-to-secretary-hagel/) - [Our Work](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/our-work/) - [Open Letter to Secretary Panetta](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/open-letter-to-secretary-panetta/) - [Open Letter to Fox News President, Mr. Roger Ailes](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/open-letter-to-fox/) - [PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS ANNOUNCES APPEAL IN CIOCA V. RUMSFELD](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/appeal-in-cioca-v-rumsfeld/) - [Point by Point Rebuttal of Gen Franklin's 18 Reasons for Overturning Col Wilkerson's Sexual Assault Conviction](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/point-by-point-rebuttal-of-gen-franklins-18-reasons-for-overturning-col-wilkersons-sexual-assault-conviction/) - [Protect Our Defenders 2013 Media Report](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/protect-our-defenders-2013-media-report/) - [October Conference Call](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/october-conference-call/) - [New Draft of Homepage Sidebar](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/new-draft-of-homepage-sidebar/) - [Naval Academy Midshipman's Petition for Basic Privacy Rights and Letters to President Obama, Navy Vice Admiral](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/naval-academy-midshipmans-petition-for-basic-privacy-rights-and-letters-to-president-obama-navy-vice-admiral/) - [Members](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/members/) - [Legal](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/legal/) - [Leading National Human Rights Organization Launches Support Network for Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/leading-national-human-rights-organization-launches-support-network-for-survivors-of-military-sexual-trauma/) - [NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT PASSED OUT OF ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE ](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/speier-amendments/) - [May is National Military Appreciation Month: Help a Vet](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/may-is-national-military-appreciation-month-help-a-vet/) - [Lackland Survivor Bikes Across Country to Raise Awareness About Military Sexual Assault Epidemic And Money to Help Veterans](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/lackland-survivor-bikes-across-country-to-raise-awareness-about-military-sexual-assault-epidemic-and-money-to-help-veterans/) - [More than 7,000 Advocates Demand Rep. Buck McKeon Open Investigation About Lackland Sexual Abuse](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/7000-advocates-demand-rep-buck-mckeon-open-investigation-about-lackland-sexual-abuse-scandal/) - [Lackland News Update: August 22, 2012](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/lackland-news-update-august-22-2012/) - [Letter to President Obama: Do not approve proposed amendment gutting Rape Shield Rule submitted by DOD](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/letter-president-obama-regarding-executive-order/) - [Messages of Support for Protect Our Defenders](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/messages-of-support-for-protect-our-defenders/) - [Jennifer Norris's Story, As Prepared for her January 23, 2013 Testimony Before the House Armed Services Committee](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/house-armed-services-committee-testimony-by-jennifer-norris-january-23-2013/) - [Letter to General Franklin from Air Force veteran Patrick Green](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/letter-to-general-franklin-from-air-force-veteran-patrick-green/) - [INTERNAL PENTAGON CONFLICT HINDERS SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS’ RIGHTS](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/internal-pentagon-conflict-hinders-sexual-assault-victims-rights/) - [LT. GEN. FRANKLIN HAD NO RATIONAL BASIS FOR HIS DECISION TO OVERTURN LT. COL. WILKERSON’S CONVICTION FOR AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT AT AVIANO AIR FORCE BASE](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/lt-gen-franklin-had-no-rational-basis-for-his-decision-to-overturn-lt-col-wilkersons-conviction-for-aggravated-sexual-assault-at-aviano-air-force-base/) - [Infographic](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/infographic/) - [Listen to Audio from the Protect Our Defenders Conference Call](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/listen-to-audio-from-the-protect-our-defenders-conference-call/) - [Listen to Audio Segments from the July Protect Our Defenders Call with Rep. Speier and Sen. Gillibrand](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/audio-segments-from-july-protect-our-defenders-conference-call/) - [Letter to Department of Defense’s Inspector General Jon T. Rymer Calling for Investigation into Air Force campaign against removing sexual assault claims from the military chain of command](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/letter-to-rymer/) - [Groups](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/groups/) - [Get Involved](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/get-involved/) - [Detailed summary of H.R. 1593, The STOP Act](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/detailed-summary-of-the-stop-act/) - [House Armed Services Committee Announces Closed-Door Briefing On Lackland Sexual Abuse Scandal](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/hasc-announces-closed-door-lackland-briefing-statement/) - [Exhibit N: The Wingman's Handbook](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/exhibit-n-the-wingmans-handbook/) - [Exhibit M: The Fighter Pilot's Handbook](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/exhibit-m-the-fighter-pilots-handbook/) - [Exhibit E: The S&M Song](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/exhibit-m-the-sm-song/) - [Congresswoman Jackie Speier's Letter to Survivors, June 2013](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/congresswoman-jackie-speiers-letter-to-survivors-june-2013/) - [Call Your Senators and ask them to Support the Military Justice Improvement Act!](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/call-your-senators-and-ask-them-to-support-the-military-justice-improvement-act/) - [EO Annex related to RCM 405(i)](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/eo-annex-related-to-rcm-405i/) - [Conversations Across the Country](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/conversations-around-the-country/) - [Activity](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/activity/) - [Activate](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/activate/) - [Attributions](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/attributions/) - [A statement from Protect Our Defenders Advocacy Board Member, Terri J. Odom, honoring the start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/a-statement-from-protect-our-defenders-advocacy-board-member-terri-j-odom-honoring-the-start-of-sexual-assault-awareness-month/) - [Burke Academies Lawsuit](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/burke-academies-lawsuit/) - [Burke Cicoa Appeal Brief](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/burke-cicoa-appeal-brief/) - [An Open Letter to Secretary Hagel from Protect Our Defenders President Nancy Parrish](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/an-open-letter-to-secretary-hagel-from-protect-our-defenders-president-nancy-parrish/) - [Boxer Press Conference Remarks by Military Sexual Assault Survivor Stacey Thompson](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/boxer-press-conference-remarks-by-military-sexual-assault-survivor-stacey-thompson/) - [Boxer Press Conference Remarks by Protect Our Defenders Communications Director Brian Purchia](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/boxer-press-conference-remarks-by-protect-our-defenders-communications-director-brian-purchia/) - [Attachments to November 7th Testimony Before Congressional Panel](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/attachments-to-november-7th-testimony-before-congressional-panel/) - [AIR FORCE COMMANDER WHO OVERTURNED AVIANO SEXUAL ASSAULT CONVICTION, IGNITED CALLS FOR FUNDAMENTAL REFORM TO RETIRE](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/air-force-commander-who-overturned-aviano-sexual-assault-conviction-ignited-calls-for-fundamental-reform-to-retire/) - [An Open Letter from Nancy Parrish on Lt. Gen. Franklin's Forced Retirement](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/an-open-letter-from-nancy-parrish-on-lt-gen-franklins-forced-retirement/) - [Briefs in Opposition to Protect Our Defender's Amicus in LRM v. Kastenberg](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/view-protect-our-defenders-amicus-brief-materials/) ## Survivor Stories - [Anonymous' Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/anonymous-story-24/) - [Anonymous' Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/anonymous-story-23/) - [Katie Lindsay's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/katie-lindsays-story/) - [Anonymous' Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/anonymous-story-22/) - [Anonymous' Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/anonymous-story-21/) - [Lori's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/loris-story-3/) - [Anonymous Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/anonymous-story-20/) - [Damien's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/damiens-story/) - [Linda's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/lindas-story/) - [Anonymous Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/anonymous-story-19/) - [Tyshie's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/tyshies-story/) - [Barbara's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/barbaras-story/) - [Leslie's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/leslies-story/) - [Anonymous Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/anonymous-story-18/) - [Anonymous Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/anonymous-story-17/) - [Stephanie Kalota’s Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/stephanie-kalotas-story/) - [Aliya Fitz-El's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/aliya-fitz-els-story/) - [Shawntasia Crawford's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/shawntasia-crawfords-story/) - [Anonymous Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/anonymous-story-16/) - [Anonymous Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/anonymous-story-15/) - [David's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/davids-story/) - [Diana's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/dianas-story/) - [Anonymous' Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/anonymous-story-27/) - [Jay's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/jays-story/) - [Debra's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/debras-story/) - [Anonymous' Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/anonymous-story-25/) - [Tracy's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/tracys-story/) - [Gwendolyn's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/gwendolyns-story/) - [Jacob Manning’s Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/jacob-mannings-story/) - [Anonymous Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/anonymous-story-14/) - [Joanne's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/joannes-story/) - [Anonymous Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/anonymous-story-13/) - [Morgan's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/morgans-story/) - [Jordan's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/jordans-story/) - [Jessica's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/jessicas-story/) - [Rebecca's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/rebeccas-story/) - [Brandi’s Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/brandis-story-2/) - [Anonymous Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/anonymous-story-7/) - [Heidi's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/heidis-story/) - [BriGette's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/brigettes-story-2/) - [Kirsten's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/kirstens-story/) - [Anonymous Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/anonymous-story-12/) - [Rachel's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/rachels-story/) - [Taquisha's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/taquishas-story/) - [Moriah's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/moriahs-story/) - [Anonymous Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/anonymous-story-11/) - [Aaralyn's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/aaralyn/) - [Kirstin's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/kirstins-story/) - [Christina's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/christinas-story-3/) - [Dana's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/danas-story/) - [Anonymous Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/anonymous-story-10/) - [Anonymous Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/anonymous-story-9/) - [Ryan's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/ryans-story/) - [Jessie's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/jessies-story/) - [Lauren's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/laurens-story/) - [N.N.T.'s Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/n-n-t-s-story/) - [Wendy's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/wendys-story/) - [Katie's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/katies-story/) - [Anonymous Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/anonymous-story-8/) - [John's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/johns-story-3/) - [Hank's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/hanks-story/) - [Vanessa's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/vanessas-story/) - [Jason's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/jasons-story/) - [Nicole's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/nicole-c-story/) - [Katie's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/katie-webers-story/) - [Mike's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/mikes-story/) - [Aaron's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/aarons-story/) - [Anonymous Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/anonymous-story-3/) - [Tori's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/toris-story/) - [John's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/johns-story-2/) - [Anonymous Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/anonymous-story-5/) - [Levi's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/levis-story/) - [Anonymous Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/anonymous-story-6/) - [Jill's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/jills-story/) - [Shannon's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/shannons-story/) - [Gigi's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/gigis-story/) - [Sheri's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/sheris-story/) - [Terrie's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/terries-story/) - [John's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/johns-story/) - [Shwonda's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/shwondas-story/) - [V's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/vs-story/) - [Anonymous Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/anonymous-story-4/) - [Stephanie's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/stephanies-story/) - [William's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/williams-story/) - [Anonymous Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/anonymous-story/) - [Brandy's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/brandys-story/) - [Deborah's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/deborahs-story/) - [Alan's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/alan-story/) - [Anonymous Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/anonymou-story/) - [Brian's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/brians-story/) - [Nicole's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/nicoles-story/) - [Anonymous' Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/anonymous-story-2/) - [Olga's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/olgas-story-2/) - [Elizabeth's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/elizabeths-story/) - [Preston's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/prestons-story/) - [Hannah's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/hannahs-story/) - [Kathryn's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/kathryns-story/) - [Repunza's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/repunz-story-5/) - [Julia's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/julias-story/) - [Ellen's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/ellens-story/) - [Julie's Story](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/survivor-story/julies-story/) ## Services - [Saprea](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/services/saprea/) - [SAMHSA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/services/national-council-on-alcoholism-and-drug-dependence/) - [Oregon Government - Veteran Services by County](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/services/oregon-government-veteran-services-by-county/) - [Armed Forces Housing Advocates](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/services/armed-forces-housing-advocates/) - [National CASA/GAL Association](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/services/national-casa-gal-association/) - [CAST-Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/services/cast-coalition-to-abolish-slavery-trafficking/) - [American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/services/american-academy-of-child-adolescent-psychiatry/) - [New Jersey's Department of Children and Families - Domestic Violence Services](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/services/new-jerseys-department-of-children-and-families-domestic-violence-services/) - [Jewish Family & Children's Service - Shelter without Walls](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/services/jewish-family-childrens-service-shelter-without-walls/) - [Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/services/indiana-coalition-against-domestic-violence/) - [Trans Lifeline](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/services/trans-lifeline/) - [House of Ruth Maryland](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/services/house-of-ruth-maryland/) - [Fenway Health's Violence Recovery Program](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/services/fenway-healths-violence-recovery-program/) - [RAINN](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/services/rainn/) - [Hope, Inc.](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/services/hope-inc/) - [Safe Alliance](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/services/safe-alliance/) - [Safe Harbor](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/services/safe-harbor/) - [Missouri Coalition Against Domestic Violence](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/services/missouri-coalition-against-domestic-violence/) - [Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/services/arkansas-coalition-against-domestic-violence/) - [Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/services/alabama-coalition-against-domestic-violence/) - [Safe Homes](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/services/safe-homes/) - [Family Violence Program](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/services/family-violence-program/) - [Esperanza United](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/services/esperanza-united/) - [Florida Department of Children and Families - Domestic Violence Program](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/services/florida-department-of-children-and-families-domestic-violence-program/) - [Doorways' Domestic & Sexual Violence Programs](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/services/doorways/) - [Violence Free Colorado](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/services/violence-free-colorado/) - [Georgia's Domestic Violence Programs](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/services/georgias-domestic-violence-programs/) - [YWCA - Domestic Violence Services](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/services/ywca-domestic-violence-services/) - [Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence](https://www.protectourdefenders.com/services/louisiana-coalition-against-domestic-violence/) - 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