"The Invisible War"
http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-06-05/invisible-war
The numbers are stark: More than 3,000 members of the military report being sexually assaulted every year, while the Department of Defense estimates that another 16,000 attacks go unreported. And according to many victims, the trauma doesn't end there. Investigations are handled within the military's "chain of command," at the discretion of officers who may not want to report wrongdoing in their own ranks. A new documentary gives voice to the women--and men--fighting to change military culture and its handling of sexual assault claims.
Guests
Anu Bhagwati
Veteran and Executive Director of the Service Women's Action Network (SWAN)
Kirby Dick
Director, "The Invisible War"
Amy Ziering
Producer, "The Invisible War"
Comments
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please ask Ms. Bhagwati to comment on the DoD's practice of forcing victims to report sexual assault counseling on their security clearance form
With due respect to the callers who were military lawyers and say they feel the issue is exaggerated, in my 8 years of service I saw plenty of serious issues swept under the rug. Officers in their positions never would have even seen these issues because they never got past the squad, platoon, or company level. I can't help but feel they are being a little naive.
@Crystal Excellent question.
Having heard NPR's investigative report on the issue of sexual assault on college campuses in the US a couple of years ago, saying the rates in the military are no worse than college campuses down plays the enormous issue of sexual assault in the United States.
Disheartened to hear Kojo constantly interrupt or talk over his first guest and not do this to his second guest. I was shocked bc Kojo is quite polite to his guests. Not so w Anu Bagwati.
This issue of sexual assault and security clearance problems is under review by several organizations. I suggest contacting SWAN.
Jag attorneys and anyone that is not personally touched by this issue is VERY naive.