Sexual Assault and the Military

By Noah Berlatsky

Book Overview

According to Protect Our Defenders, sexual assault in the military is rampant. In the year 2014 alone, 20,300 service people were sexually assaulted within ranks, and these weren't just female victims; over half were males. This volume explores the issue of sexual assault in the military, touching on topics such as if sexual assault in the military is a longstanding problem. It examines if the epidemic was spurred by the inclusion of women in more areas of the military. Readers will get a balanced view of this pervasive and sensitive topic.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0737771887
• ISBN13: 9780737771886
• Release Date: February 2015
• Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12