Zero Tolerance for Sexual Assault at FSU
In response to the Air Force’s most recent failure to address sexual assault, Gen. Mark Welsh, Air Force Chief of Staff stated, “We are missing something fundamental in the human-to-human interaction…“
The military has a history of failing to address sexual assault.
- 2011 Air Force Basic Training scandal; to date, 59 alleged sexual assault victims have come forward implicating 32 Basic Military Training Instructors.
- 2003 Air Force Academy scandal; 12% of women graduates admitted to being raped or being subjected to attempted rape.
- 1996 Aberdeen scandal; 12 Army officers (commissioned and non-commissioned) were charged for various sexual assaults.
- 1991 Tailhook scandal; over one weekend, 83 women and 7 men were assaulted by sailors and marines at a Las Vegas hotel.
These are examples of major scandals.
The Pentagon estimates that 80% to 90% of sexual assaults go unreported.
The Pentagon estimates that 80% to 90% of sexual assaults go unreported.
- Sexual Assault is a crime.
- Choose not to be a perpetrator.
- Choose to report incidents of sexual assault.
- Sexual Assault is NOT tolerated at FSU!
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