Introduction of the Defense STRONG Act to Combat Sexual Assault in the Military

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Apr
12

On Wednesday April 13th at 11:00 am (EST) Rep. Mike Turner (OH-3) and Rep. Niki Tsongas (MA-5), along with SWAN’s Executive Director Anu Bhagwati, will hold a media availability to discuss the introduction of the Defense Sexual Trauma Response, Oversight and Good Governance Act (The Defense STRONG Act). This bipartisan legislation seeks to expand legal rights and protections for service members who have been the victims of sexual assault.

Stay tuned to SWAN to hear more about this announcement and read the media advisory here.

1 Comment to “Introduction of the Defense STRONG Act to Combat Sexual Assault in the Military”

  • C Brady says:
    April 12, 2011 at 10:22 pm

    I hope that the Congressmen use the opportunity to address the issue of having to report sexual assault counseling on security clearanecs.

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