New Defense secretary orders assessment of sexual assault prevention programs
By Joseph Choi - 01/24/21 12:15 PM EST
Newly sworn-in Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has reportedly requested reports on military sexual assault prevention programs from senior leadership and ordered a review of them
According to The Associated Press, Austin requested an assessment of sexual assault and harassment prevention measures that have been shown to be effective and ineffective within the past year as well as relevant data from the past 10 years.
“Include in your report the consideration of novel approaches to any of these areas,†Austin reportedly wrote to senior Pentagon officials. “We must not be afraid to get creative.â€
According to the AP, Austin acknowledged in his memo that the military has had a long-standing problem with sexual assault.
Austin was repeatedly pressed on the issue of sexual assault and harassment during his confirmation hearing. The retired general had pledged to address the issue if confirmed.
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