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Take Action: Military: Don't Let Sexual Assault Go Unpunished!
We must change the environment in the military to encourage sexual abuse victims to report their crimes.
Goal: 15,000
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Progress: 3,417
Sponsored by: The Veterans Site
Imagine: you've joined the military to serve your country, to further your education, or to gain personal growth. You begin your journey with excitement and anticipation. But you are rudely awakened when you encounter instances of sexual abuse during your service.
Sadly, hundreds of thousands of men and women are sexually assaulted during their service terms. But too often these crimes go undocumented, and sometimes the victims are even punished for reporting them. By the Department of Defense's own calculations, 86% of sexual assaults went unreported in 2010 alone.
As it is now, the military environment isn't conducive to addressing instances of sexual abuse. That's why we need legislation like the STOP Act (H.R. 3435), which would improve the prevention of and response to sexual assault in the Armed Forces.
Sign your name in support of making the military safer for our service members!
Dear Senator Patty Murray:
Individuals go into the military for myriad reasons — to pursue a career, personal growth, etc — but no one joins the Armed Services in anticipation of being sexually assaulted.
Not only have hundreds of thousands of men and women been sexually abused during their time in the service, but over 85% of those assaults went unreported. And the military environment doesn't make it easy for victims to report crimes. In fact, sometimes victims are even punished for attempting to publicize the crime.
We need to create an environment where sexual abuse can be discussed openly and victims can find support when they need it. Turning our backs on those who have stepped up for their country is detrimental to the military as well as society.
Please lend your support to the STOP Act, which would improve the prevention of and response to sexual assault in the Armed Forces.
Thank you.
Petition Signatures
May 13, 2013
Larrie Hoops
May 12, 2013
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May 12, 2013
Beverly Doan
May 11, 2013
Raymond McGrath
May 10, 2013
Vicky Evans
May 10, 2013
Lisa Sears
May 10, 2013
Pat Kane
May 7, 2013
JANIE LARRSON
May 7, 2013
Sandra Mabley
This is a crime! Offenders must be held accountable for their actions!
May 5, 2013
Charlotte de Marigny
May 5, 2013
Kevin Kenger
May 5, 2013
Pat Souders
TSgt USAF retired 1972
May 4, 2013
susi holloway
May 4, 2013
Randall Phillips
May 4, 2013
Jerri Barnard
May 3, 2013
Dennis Herman
May 2, 2013
Julie Squire
May 2, 2013
Peggy Van Sickle
May 2, 2013
Paul Kramer
May 2, 2013
William Picolet
Sexual assault within the military is not acceptable. The fact that many victims actually get punished for reporting such crimes is unforgivable. Please support the STOP Act.
May 1, 2013
Richard Bosboom
May 1, 2013
Melissa Mather
Apr 30, 2013
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Apr 30, 2013
Carl Scarborough
Apr 29, 2013
Lorna Day
Apr 28, 2013
David Beebe
Sexual assault within the military is not acceptable. The fact that many victims actually get punished for reporting such crimes is unforgivable. Please support the STOP Act.
Apr 28, 2013
Joanna Schiff
Apr 27, 2013
luxcika krishnapillai
Apr 26, 2013
David Brenneman
Apr 25, 2013
Taylor White
Apr 25, 2013
Arlo Jones
Apr 25, 2013
Tony Mastrovecchio
Apr 25, 2013
Barbara Policriti
Apr 24, 2013
Katie Anderson
Apr 24, 2013
Lee Duffy
Apr 24, 2013
joann brown
Apr 24, 2013
Linda McCormick
This has got to stop,our female soldiers deserve the protection,not the coverups!!!
Apr 24, 2013
Bobbi Haskins
Apr 24, 2013
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Apr 24, 2013
Gary Spencer
I guess I was very naïve about this. When I served, 1972 to 1992 I always believed that we work together, serve together and watch each others back. Not stab each other in the back with sexual assaults and harming our brothers and sisters in arms.
Apr 24, 2013
Christina Hunter
Apr 24, 2013
Ken Chiatello
Our soldiers, both men and women, deserve respect and environments free from abuse. Those in command MUST take action to stop the abuse.
Apr 24, 2013
Ryann Rice
I LOVE RYO!
Apr 24, 2013
Judi Lay
Apr 24, 2013
Melissa Pina
It should be a safe place. People go to protect our country. Not to get hurt by the people they trust.
Apr 24, 2013
(Name not displayed)
I think its very sad that these horrible acts are not delt with properly. U.S. soldiers put their life on the line for our government. In return our government should, at any cost, do everything they can to protect them. Theres no liberty without justice!
Apr 24, 2013
melissa kitchen
Apr 23, 2013
Barbara Zimmerman
It is time to stop the verbal and sexual assault of women and men in all branches of service.
Apr 23, 2013
(Name not displayed)
Not Right, this is way overdue.
Apr 23, 2013
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