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Article: Sexual assault: new reporting policy.
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- Soldiers Magazine
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- August 1, 2005
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VICTIMS of sexual assault may now seek medical care, counseling and support without triggering an investigation.
A new Department of Defense policy for confidential, restricted reporting protects victims not ready or willing to face the criminal investigation process, but who need medical treatment and counseling.
"Although the department would prefer complete reporting of sexual assaults to activate both victim services and accountability actions, we believe our first priority needs to be for victims to be protected, to have them treated with dignity and respect, and to receive the medical treatment, care and counseling that they deserve," said David ...