Characteristics of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in the U.S. Army: Implications for Prevention Efforts

Abstract

In February 2021, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin ordered the armed services to take immediate action to address sexual harassment and sexual assault in the military, including by focusing on high-risk military installations. An improved understanding of the characteristics and context of sexual harassment and sexual assault events could inform the design of prevention efforts aimed at reducing the prevalence of such incidents. Recent research conducted in RAND Arroyo Center has explored these topics. This research brief highlights the top-line findings from two projects that have implications for Army prevention strategies: an assessment of organizational characteristics of sexual assault and sexual harassment and an exploration of the types of sexual harassment or gender discrimination events experienced by Army soldiers.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2021
Accession Number
AD1144157

Entities

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Corporations
  • Discrimination
  • Education
  • Gender Discrimination
  • Public Policy
  • Risk Factors
  • Sex
  • Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Training

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