Calling All MST Survivors

Survivors Click and Sign

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! 

Almost Two Years Is A Long Time

This July, as we launch the start of our cross-country bike ride, the month
will also mark two years since I handed my sons over voluntarily to a foster
parent. I did this, as part of an agreement, while the NY court investigated
my allegations that their grandmother was behaving inappropriately. She'd
been caring for them while I was getting treatment for Military Sexual Trauma.
And sued me for custody in 2009.

Charges were never filed though our family counselor agreed, her behavior
was troubling. I did, however, lose physical custody of my sons in the eleventh
hour, due mainly to my lack of representation in a Texas Family Court, in
February 2011.

I'm hoping I can further strengthen my resolve to get my sons back, during
 my Long Road Home journey. I honestly, don't know how I've made it
this far. There, but for the grace of God go I.

Without my sons, I'm not sure where home is?

Seeking Active Duty Military On SARC Performance

I'm seeking interviews and/or stories from Active Duty Military Women (or men)
who've recently interacted with their installation's Sexual Assault Response
Coordinator. It will be up to the interviewee to decide whether I use their story
 for more than background. In order to accurately gauge how effective the military's
 recent policy changes are, I need to hear from you. Our discussions will be held
 in the strictist confidence.