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Complete Results from Major Survey of U.S. Military Sexual Assault, Harassment Released

May 1, 2015

In addition to validating the initial findings from the RAND Military Workplace Study published in December 2014, the final results reveal unprecedented detail about the frequency of criminal sexual assault against service members, the nature and context of those assaults, and how they differ for men and women in each branch of service.
Commentary

Focusing on Tallying the Number of Campus Sexual Assaults Can Make the Problem Worse

Jan 6, 2017

Accurate reporting of sexual violence is important. But counting and reporting assaults shouldn't be confused with polices that focus on making sure universities have the resources and support systems they need to help victims.

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Research Brief

Mental and Emotional Health Among U.S. Active-Duty Service Members

The 2015 Health Related Behaviors Survey asked active-duty service members about mental health indicators, social and emotional factors associated with mental health, sexual assault and physical abuse history, non-suicidal self-injury, suicidality, and use of mental health services.

Jun 21, 2018
Commentary

From Florida's Farm Fields, Lessons for #MeToo and Other Movements

Organizers who want to bring about social change would do well to look to Florida farmworkers. They took on the low wages, physical abuse, and vulnerability that have long characterized agricultural labor in the United States—and won, changing the culture for the better.

Jun 15, 2018
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Report

Needs of Male Sexual Assault Victims in the U.S. Armed Forces

This report reviews research on sexual assault against men and describes interviews with military service providers and civilian experts. It concludes with recommendations for improving support to male sexual assault victims in the U.S. military.

May 1, 2018
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Report

Air Force Sexual Assault Situations, Settings, and Offender Behaviors

To assist Air Force efforts to prevent and respond to sexual assault, this report focuses on providing a better understanding of sexual assaults committed by airmen, including suspect characteristics and behaviors and risky situations and settings.

Apr 10, 2018
Commentary

Here's How a National Database Could Help Colleges Fight Sexual Assault

At a moment of heightened awareness around sexual violence, America's colleges and universities have an opportunity to lead by example, through a commitment to full transparency about campus sexual assaults and openness to learning from each other's failures and successes.

Mar 2, 2018
Tool

Tool

Hazing Prevention and Response: Training for Military Leaders

This instructor guide provides content for leading Hazing Prevention and Response: Training for Military Leaders, an adaptable, interactive class to aid hazing prevention and response, describing policies and strategies in support of such efforts.

Jul 24, 2017
Commentary

Lessons from Northern Uganda: Post-Conflict Integration of 'Children Born of War'

Children conceived as a result of sexual violence during armed conflict face socioeconomic marginalization, family rejection, stigmatization, and violence. Grass-roots women's organizations in northern Uganda are helping to integrate these children in post-conflict societies.

Apr 12, 2017
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Report

Assessing the Use of Employment Screening for Sexual Assault Prevention

This report reviews employment screening policies and procedures to assess how helpful these may be for Air Force sexual assault prevention efforts and also reviews self-reporting of behaviors, background checks, and personality tests.

Mar 9, 2017
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Report

Improving Oversight and Coordination of Department of Defense Programs That Address Problematic Behaviors Among Military Personnel: Final Report

This report makes recommendations for the Office of the Secretary of Defense to better understand the relationships among six problematic behaviors and its oversight and coordination of programs to address those behaviors.

Jan 25, 2017
Research Brief

Research Brief

Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in the U.S. Military: Evaluating Estimates from the 2014 RAND Military Workplace Study

This research brief describes the methodological review of sources of potential bias in the 2014 RAND Military Workplace Study, an independent assessment of the rates of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the U.S. military.

Apr 7, 2016
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Report

Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in the U.S. Military: Volume 4. Investigations of Potential Bias in Estimates from the 2014 RAND Military Workplace Study

This volume presents the results of methodological investigations into sources of potential bias in the 2014 RAND Military Workplace Study, an independent assessment of the rates of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the U.S. military.

Mar 16, 2016
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Report

A Review of the Literature on Sexual Assault Perpetrator Characteristics and Behaviors

This report aims to assist the Air Force in its continued efforts to combat sexual assault perpetration within its ranks through an examination of the existing empirical literature on adult perpetrators who commit sexual assault against other adults.

Jan 5, 2016
Commentary

Three Priorities for Preventing Veteran Suicide

The suicide rate among veterans is three times that of nonveterans. Additional research and policy intervention in three important areas could help ensure that fewer veterans die at their own hands.

Nov 11, 2015
Tool

Tool

A Commander's Guide to Hazing Prevention

This tool provides a short overview of hazing for military commanders and was derived from research documented in Hazing in the U.S. Armed Forces: Recommendations for Hazing Prevention Policy and Practice.

Aug 11, 2015
Report

Hazing Prevention in the U.S. Armed Forces

An examination of hazing policy and practices across the U.S. armed services aims to help the Department of Defense build a more systematic approach to hazing prevention and response.

Aug 11, 2015
Report

An Integrated Survey System for Addressing Abuse and Misconduct Toward Air Force Trainees During Basic Military Training

RAND developed an integrated survey system to help the U.S. Air Force's Air Education and Training Command monitor and address abuse and misconduct by military training instructors toward trainees during Basic Military Training.

Jun 18, 2015
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Multimedia

Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in the U.S. Military: Findings from the RAND Military Workplace Study

In this presentation, RAND co-project leader Kristie L. Gore presents an overview of the final findings from the RAND Military Workplace Study, which included a survey of 560,000 U.S. service members fielded in August and September of 2014.

Jun 11, 2015
News Release

News Release

Coast Guard Sexual Assault, Harassment Less Frequent Than in Most Other U.S. Military Services

The rate of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the U.S. Coast Guard is significantly lower than in most other U.S. military services.

May 27, 2015

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