Presenter Information

Jacqueline JaramilloFollow

Advisor Information

Dr. Lisa Scherer

Location

Criss Library room 112

Presentation Type

Oral Presentation

Start Date

1-3-2019 2:15 PM

End Date

1-3-2019 3:15 PM

Abstract

The prevalence of U.S. military personnel experiencing sexual harassment is a significant problem that must be addressed. Recent estimates suggest that 26% of female service members and 7% of male service members experience sexual harassment in the military (Bell, Dardis, Vento, & Street, 2018). One purpose of this study is to review the research to determine the extent to which the culture of reporting in the military influences why soldiers demonstrate a strong tendency to not report sexual harassment they have experienced. A second goal of this research is to explore the evidence for soldiers’ fear of retaliation for reporting on why they may decide to remain silent.

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Mar 1st, 2:15 PM Mar 1st, 3:15 PM

Experienced Sexual Harassment in the Military: Why Soldiers Aren't Reporting

Criss Library room 112

The prevalence of U.S. military personnel experiencing sexual harassment is a significant problem that must be addressed. Recent estimates suggest that 26% of female service members and 7% of male service members experience sexual harassment in the military (Bell, Dardis, Vento, & Street, 2018). One purpose of this study is to review the research to determine the extent to which the culture of reporting in the military influences why soldiers demonstrate a strong tendency to not report sexual harassment they have experienced. A second goal of this research is to explore the evidence for soldiers’ fear of retaliation for reporting on why they may decide to remain silent.