Sexual Harassment in the Armed Forces

Greg Owen

Attorney

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Sexual harassment is widespread in the United States and abroad. Unfortunately, that is also the case within the armed forces. That is why Colleen Mussolino has spoken to many on the subject. This Wednesday, she will speak at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. on women in the military and care for those suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder caused by sexual harassment, rape and intimidation. When discussing the topic, she recently stated "We knew that the women would be in more precarious situations than ever before. We knew that they would need help like never before."

When she speaks before the Pentagon, Mussolino will be asking to have the Department of Defense and Congress to change the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Her hope is that there will be more avenues for victims. Including the ability to hold the perpetrators responsible for their offences. Mussolino added "Men are raped too. "It isn't just the women." It is difficult for many to fathom the emotional and physical turmoil that the men and women of the armed forces are put through. To add sexual assault to their burden is unconscionable.