Sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces, 2022

Abstract: In 2022, approximately 1,960 Regular Force members, or 3.5%, reported that they were sexually assaulted in the military workplace or outside of the workplace in an …

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the military health system's care of military sexual assault

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Sexual assault remains a high priority challenge for leaders in the U.S. military. The COVID-19 pandemic further complicated the issue by disrupting work and …

Appropriate care for Veterans who suffer from military sexual trauma

Abstract: The Veteran’s Administration is committed to providing care for veterans and giving them access to programs to help them recover from trauma. Military sexual trauma …

Qualitative analysis of bystander intervention among young adult male soldiers who engage in at-risk drinking

Abstract: Bystander intervention-when someone intervenes to help in situations that pose a risk for harm-is a promising strategy for sexual violence prevention. In the current …

Improving sexual assault and sexual harassment prevention from the bottom-up: a pilot of getting to outcomes in the US military

Abstract: While the Department of Defense (DoD) has given increased attention and priority to preventing sexual assault and sexual harassment (SA/SH), it remains a problem. To …

Servicewomen's experiences of the aftermath of sexual assault in the British military

Abstract: Harriet Gray, Nicola Lester and Emma Norton present the first peer-reviewed, empirical academic study that explores servicewomen’s lived experiences of sexual assault, …

Resources and Support for Sexual Assault Survivors Receiving Services From the U.S. Air Force: What Survivors Say They Need for Recovery

Abstract: Sexual assault (SA) is a serious challenge faced by the U.S. military. Participants in this study included men and women who volunteered in response to a call for …

The Relative Impact of Different Types of Military Sexual Trauma on Long-Term PTSD, Depression, and Suicidality

Abstract: Sexual assault and harassment in the U.S. military are very common. Military sexual trauma (MST) is defined as sexual assault or harassment experienced during military …

'We need a culture change': Military sexual trauma through the lens of rape culture

Abstract: Military sexual trauma remains a critical concern within the US military. One possible explanation for the persistence of this trauma is the presence of rape culture. …

Prevalence and Correlates of Military Sexual Trauma in Service Members and Veterans: Results From the 2018 Canadian Armed Forces Members and Veterans Mental Health Follow-up Survey

Abstract: Introduction: Military sexual trauma (MST) is an ongoing problem. We used a 2002 population-based sample, followed up in 2018, to examine: (1) the prevalence of MST and …

Psychosocial Outcomes Among Veteran and Non-Veteran Survivors of Sexual Assault

Abstract: Although it is well-established that sexual assault results in variable and long-lasting negative impacts on emotional well-being, perceptions of physical health, and …

Sexual Harassment and Assault in the U.S. Military: A Review of Policy and Research Trends

This paper reviews existing literature on military sexual trauma in the US military, it explores the prevalence of military sexual trauma, the effects on victims, and risk factors, …