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Pentagon Review Threatens Key Protections Against Military Assaults

4/14/2025

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The Pentagon's review of regulations designed to combat sexual assault in the military raises alarms, as it threatens the vital Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program. Advocates caution that dismantling these protections could breach federal law and endanger survivors, while experts warn it would reverse crucial progress in addressing the pervasive issue of military sexual violence.

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The Pentagon's review of regulations designed to combat sexual assault in the military raises alarms, as it threatens the vital Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program. Advocates caution that dismantling these protections could breach federal law and endanger survivors, while experts warn it would reverse crucial progress in addressing the pervasive issue of military sexual violence.