Die CNN-Untersuchung des Skandals an der Akademie der Küstenwache hat sich weiterentwickelt.

Die CNN-Untersuchung des Skandals an der Akademie der Küstenwache hat sich weiterentwickelt.

HICKEN AND ELLISS: The Coast Guard Academy's culture of covering up sexual assault incidents can be attributed to a combination of factors. One reason is the military's traditional culture of "don't ask, don't tell," which discourages reporting sexual assault cases. Additionally, the academy's small size and close-knit community may have contributed to a lack of accountability.

The academy's leadership may have been reluctant to address these issues due to the potential impact on their reputation and the potential for negative publicity. This reluctance could have led to a cover-up of sexual assault incidents, as seen in the Fouled Anchor operation.

However, it's important to note that this issue is not unique to the Coast Guard Academy. Sexual assault has been a problem in the military for decades, and it's not just limited to the Coast Guard. The Department of Defense has been working to address this issue, but progress has been slow.

WOLF: What's the current state of the Coast Guard's efforts to address sexual assault?

HICKEN AND ELLISS: The Coast Guard is making efforts to address sexual assault, but it's unclear how effective these efforts will be. They have implemented a new policy that requires all sexual assault allegations to be reported to the commandant, and they have established a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office. However, there are concerns that these measures may not be enough to address the underlying culture that allows sexual assault to persist.

The Coast Guard's leadership has also acknowledged that more needs to be done to prevent sexual assault and support survivors. They have pledged to improve their response to these incidents, but it remains to be seen how successful these efforts will be.

WOLF: What can be done to prevent sexual assault in the military?

CNN :

HICKEN AND ELLISS: There are several steps that can be taken to prevent sexual assault in the military. These include:

1. Creating a culture of accountability: The military needs to create an environment where victims feel safe reporting sexual assault and where perpetrators are held accountable for their actions.
2. Providing support for survivors: The military should provide resources and support for survivors of sexual assault, including counseling, medical care, and legal assistance.
3. Improving training and education: The military needs to improve its training and education on sexual assault prevention and response. This includes educating service members about consent, bystander intervention, and how to report incidents.
4. Increasing transparency: The military should be more transparent about its efforts to address sexual assault, including the outcomes of investigations and the steps it's taking to prevent future incidents.
5. Holding leaders accountable: The military needs to hold leaders accountable for their actions in addressing sexual assault. This includes ensuring that those who cover up incidents are held responsible.
6. Changing the culture: The military needs to change its culture to one that values the safety and well-being of its members and does not tolerate sexual assault.

WOLF: What can civilians do to support efforts to prevent sexual assault in the military?

USNI News :

HICKEN AND ELLISS: Civilians can support efforts to prevent sexual assault in the military by:

1. Raising awareness: Spreading awareness about the issue of sexual assault in the military and the need for change.
2. Advocating for change: Contacting their representatives in Congress and urging them to support legislation that would improve the military's response to sexual assault.
3. Supporting survivors: Offering support and resources to survivors of sexual assault in the military.
4. Holding the military accountable: Demanding that the military take action to address sexual assault and hold perpetrators accountable.
5. Donating to organizations that support military sexual assault survivors: There are several organizations that provide support and resources to survivors of sexual assault in the military, such as the Service Women's Action Network and Protect Our Defenders.
6. Educating themselves: Learning more about the issue of sexual assault in the military and the steps that are being taken to address it.

HICKEN und ELLIS: Die lange bestehenden Probleme innerhalb der Akademie, einschließlich der Angst vor Rache für den Bericht von Übergriffen, der Mangel an Verantwortlichkeit für Täter und ein starker Boys-Club-Kultur, haben Parallelen in verschiedenen anderen Institutionen, wie der US-Handelsmarineakademie aufgezeigt. Übergeordnete Mängel in der Behandlung sexueller Übergriffe durch das US-Militär sind offensichtlich, da Überlebende die Notwendigkeit von erheblichen Verbesserungen hervorgehoben haben.

DoD Buzz :

Die relative Unabhängigkeit der Küstenwache - sie fällt nicht unter das Verteidigungsministerium wie andere Einheiten - hat wahrscheinlich dazu beigetragen, dass sie von der gleichen Kontrolle wie andere Dienste verschont blieb. Aber einige glauben, dass jüngste Ereignisse den Weg für eine erhöhte Überwachung ebnen.

WOLF: Wenn Sie Ihre Artikel mit Ihren Kontaktdetails beenden, führt dies zu mehr Ermittlungen?

HICKEN und ELLIS: Ja! Viele Geschichten sind aus E-Mails entstanden, die auf unserer Arbeit in Reaktion gesendet wurden, und mehrere Überlebende haben uns erstmals über unsere angegebene E-Mail ([email protected]) kontaktiert. Während es Präsent- und ehemalige Mitglieder der Küstenwache gibt, die wertvolle Informationen teilen, die unseren Bericht stark beeinflusst haben. Also, wenn Sie irgendeine Storyideen haben, nehmen Sie kein Risiko!

CNN's article

Referenzen:

• CNN : Küstenwachkadetten an der US-Küstenwacheakademie starteten eine weite Protestbewegung, um Aufmerksamkeit für die fortgesetzten Berichte über sexuelle Übergriffe, Belästigung und Missbrauch zu erregen.
• USNI News : Ein Grupp von Senatoren fordert Erklärungen dafür, warum die Küstenwache so langsam mit den sexuellen Übergriffsempfehlungen vorgeht, die zu zwei Frauen, die im September von der US-Küstenwacheakademie abgemeldet haben, geführt haben.
• DoD Buzz : Das letzte vermutete sexuelle Übergriff an der Küstenwacheakademie, kombiniert mit Maßnahmen und Unwirksamkeiten von oberen Führungsebenen, heben Probleme innerhalb der Institution hervor.

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