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Disturbing figures from the Pentagon

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4 years ago

September 2, 2022

The U.S. Military is reporting a 13 per cent spike in the number of sexual assaults last year

As bases and public venues opened after the pandemic, the Associated Press reports 36-thousand service members had experienced unwanted sexual assault.

The U.S. Army had the highest figure, with its largest increase in assaults in nearly a decade.

These latest figures are set to raise concerns at Capitol Hill, as the Pentagon struggles to stamp out this negative culture of abuse.

U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has perviously said the Pentagon’s strategy is not working.

As part of his role, Austin ordered a review of how these cases are handled.

Some of the changes include revisions to how the crimes are prosecuted.

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.