U.S. Marine Corps Rocked by Sexual Violence Allegations
The Center for Investigative Reporting announced Saturday that the U.S. Marine Corps is investigating a veteran’s allegations that military personnel and other veterans distributed nude photos of female colleagues and other women as part of a social media network that promotes sexual violence. While a spokesperson for the Marine Corps confirmed the investigation, he reiterated that military officials were still trying to understand how many personnel were involved.
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Military Sexual Assault Rate Still Shockingly High
A May, 2015 Department of Defense press briefing on sexual assault in the military revealed a new commitment by top military personnel to acknowledge and better understand the alarmingly high rate of sexual assault in the American military.
Under increasing pressure to address the rate of sexual assault in the military, the Defense Department created the Care for Victims of Sexual Assault Task Force in 2004. The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) office was created in 2005 to meet the need for a more centralized and comprehensive effort on the issue.
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College Campus Sexual Assault Statistics
Young adults ages 18-24 are at high risk for sexual assault and sexual violence. Sadly, sexual assault is rampant on college campuses. In fact, sexual violence is more pervasive on college campuses compared to other crimes: college women are twice as likely to be sexually assaulted as they are to be robbed.
College campus sexual assault statistics
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Sexual Assault Laws WA State
The term sexual assault refers to a variety of sex crimes from rape to internet sex crimes and molestation. In Washington State, rape is defined as forcible* sexual intercourse** without the other person’s consent.
*Force can be both physical and emotional, including the use of intimidation, coercion or a threat.
**Sexual intercourse is defined as any penetration (anal, oral or vaginal) by a penis, tongue, finger or an inanimate object.
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Internet Sex Crime Statistics
Unlike most personal injury claims, internet sex crimes are intentional criminal acts and are therefore treated as intentional torts in personal injury law. Intentional misconduct cases sometimes result in punitive damages on top of compensatory damages. The Bellingham sexual abuse lawyers at Tario & Associates may be able to help you fight for the damages that you deserve. through a civil suit.
Often victims of internet sex crime are reluctant to come forward out of embarrassment or shame. Our internet sex crime attorneys will always treat you with care, respect and understanding while fighting for a settlement on your behalf.