Obama orders one-year review of sexual assault problem in military

[Eugene]

Source: Reuters

Obama orders one-year review of sexual assault problem in military

BY STEVE HOLLAND AND PATRICIA ZENGERLE
WASHINGTON Fri Dec 20, 2013 1:10pm EST

(Reuters) - President Barack Obama ordered U.S. military leaders on Friday to conduct a one-year review of efforts to eliminate sexual assaults in the armed forces and toughen the response to such cases.

He acted in response to a spate of embarrassing sex-related incidents in the military that provoked strong calls for reform and a Pentagon report showing a 37 percent jump in the estimated number of cases of unwanted sexual contact last year.

"If I do not see the kind of progress I expect, then we will consider additional reforms that may be required to eliminate this crime from our military ranks," Obama said in a statement.

The U.S. Senate approved its annual defense policy bill late on Thursday. It included more than 30 provisions aimed at overhauling the military's response to sex crimes, giving greater support to victims and reforming the military justice code to enable a tougher response to the crimes.

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[darkangel218]

1. Thats execelent. It was long overdue. nt

[DURHAM D]

2. We can thank Senator Gillibrand for this.

She will not let it go even though chair of the committee Senator Levin has sabotaged her efforts.

Go Kristin !