Brigadier General Jeffrey Sinclair is on trial for sexual assault, specifically relating to an affair he conducted with a subordinate for three years. That this case is even going to trial suggests that the US military is beginning to take seriously the issue of sexual assault.

So what’s the reason for the increased incidence of sexual assaults that are being reported in the armed forces? What role do military culture, demographics, mental illness and politics play in affecting how frequently sexual assaults occur in the military and the resulting response?

Host: Ana Kasparian

Panelists:
Bob Harris: Author – The International Bank of Bobhttp://www.bobharris.com http://www.kiva.org
Sonali Kolhatkar: Co-founder – Afghan Women’s Missionhttp://www.afghanwomensmission.org
Shane Goldsmith: President and CEO – Liberty Hill Foundationhttp://www.libertyhill.org

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