Sexual assault victims at the US Merchant Marine Academy reluctant to trigger investigations amid culture of fear

[bopper]

Sexual assault victims at the US Merchant Marine Academy reluctant to trigger investigations amid culture of fear | CNN

US Merchant Marine Academy students who say they were victims of sexual assault remain reluctant to report their alleged assailants in ways that would prompt investigations, a new report from the academy shows.

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[Georgia Hokie]

Honestly a major concern in our house with high-school DD. She's leaning USNA, USAFA, etc and not even considering USMMA due in large part to these stories over the years.

Seems to be a definite problem without a clear solution timeframe. This is all from reading news articles so not sure how widespread issues truly are but not a good look.

 

[A1Janitor]

Honestly a major concern in our house with high-school DD. She's leaning USNA, USAFA, etc and not even considering USMMA due in large part to these stories over the years.

Seems to be a definite problem without a clear solution timeframe. This is all from reading news articles so not sure how widespread issues truly are but not a good look.

I suspect this problem is at every SA and college around the country.

I know the local community was on the student housing landlords for various crimes committed in neighborhoods. What they don’t realize is the crimes on campus are more numerous and not reported, based on inside info given to me.

All parents of daughters fear this. Teach them self respect, self defense, and awareness about drugs, alcohol, and the environment they will be in.

 

[JohnPAKP65]

I suspect this problem is at every SA and college around the country.

Your suspicion is correct; see https://www.npr.org/2023/03/12/1162861309/military-academies-sexual-assault-survey