We are seeking anyone whose been a survivor of military sexual harrassment, assault or rape to please sign this letter which thanks the 120 legislators who have signed onto the STOP Act legislation (See link in the Learn Section of this blog to the right). Also, this letter calls on all legislators to sign onto this act. Under the STOP Act, the investigation, prosecution and victim care associated with MST is taken from the normal chain of command and placed under the authority of an independent body of military and civilian experts. More than 19,000 servicemembers are estimated to have been impacted by MST in 2011, there have been 17 hearings over the past 25 years, and still no effective changes have been made. Rapists are still prosecuted at an alarmingly low rate, even fewer are convicted, while victims are being left to their own devices to defend themselves and their welfare. It's time we help our brothers and sisters in arms to get out from under the trauma that occurs AFTER an assault or rape occurs. The time to act is NOW!
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