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The crime of sexual assault has serious consequences for both the aggrieved and the accused. The severity of these consequences underscores the importance of impartially administering justice in order to promote accountability and confidence that such allegations are taken seriously. This report addresses the extent to which: (1) the Department of Defense (DoD) conducts oversight of the military services¿ investigative organizations; and (2) the services provide resources for investigations and adjudications of alleged sexual assault incidents. The report also identified an issue relating to the military¿s criminal code during this review. Table and figure. This is a print on demand report.
In 2004, Congress directed the DoD to establish a comprehensive policy to prevent and respond to sexual assaults involving servicemembers. Though not required to do so, the Coast Guard has established a similar policy. This statement addresses implementation and oversight of DoD¿s and the Coast Guard¿s programs to prevent and respond to sexual assault incidents. Specifically, it addresses the extent to which DoD and the Coast Guard: (1) have developed and implemented policies and procedures to prevent, respond to, and resolve reported sexual assault incidents; (2) have visibility over reports of sexual assault in the military; and (3) exercise oversight over reports of sexual assault involving servicemembers. Charts and tables.
The Coast Guard' (CG) Admin. Law Judge (ALJ) program promotes safety at sea while protecting mariners' rights and is composed of judges who preside over cases involving mariners' credentials. If a mariner does not meet certain requirements related to safety and security at sea, CG officers are to serve the mariner with a complaint that lists the allegation(s) and initiate proceedings that can result in the mariner's credential being suspended or revoked. This report addresses: (1) the extent to which the ALJ program contains elements designed to foster the decisional independence of ALJs; (2) the extent to which the ALJ program includes protections for mariners; and (3) the outcome of mariner suspension and revocation cases in recent years. Illus.
This report includes reports from the Military Services which provide data on reported sexual assault allegations involving members of the Armed Forces that occurred during FY 2008. They also summarize the policies and procedures that the DoD and the Military Services implemented to provide a solid foundation for DoD¿s goals of prevention through training and education, victim care and support, and accountability. Illustrations.