For love of country : confronting rape and sexual harassment in the U.S. military / / T.S. Nelson

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910779302503321
• Autore: Nelson T. S.
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: New York : , : Haworth Maltreatment and Trauma Press, , 2002
• ISBN: 0-203-04827-X; 1-283-88725-8; 1-136-39188-6
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (319 p.)
• Disciplina: 338.4791
• Soggetti: Sexual harassment in the military - United States; Rape in the military - United States; United States Armed Forces Women; United States Armed Forces Personnel management
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: For Love of Country Confronting Rape and Sexual Harassment in the U.S. Military; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Part I: An Introduction to the Problem of Rape and Sexual Harassment in the U.S. Military; Chapter 1. We Have Met the Enemy and the Enemy Is Us; What Became of Honor?; Codes of Honor and Silence; Times Have Changed Us; The Trauma of Rape for Service Members; A Personal Account of Abuse in the Army; Chapter 2. The Weakest Link Exposed; The Crisis Surfaces; International Cases of Violence; Sexual Harassment and Abuse in Times of War; Cases Involving High-Ranking Military LeadersAdmitting the Problem Exists; A Personal Account of Harassment in the Navy; Chapter 3. The Truth About Sexual Harassment, Rape, and Sexual Offenders; Understanding Sexual Harassment; Rape; Sexual Offenders; A Personal Account of Harassment in the Air Force; Part II: How the Military Responds to Sexual Harassment and Rape; Chapter 4. Assessing the Problem; Number of Cases Reported; Conviction Rates and Sentencing; Cases Examples and Outcomes; A Personal Account of Abuse by a Command Sergeant Major; Chapter 5. Inside the Military: Reflections from Women Who Have Been ThereWomen in the Military; Perspectives on Sexual Harassment and Rape in the Military; Ongoing Dilemmas; The Link Between Racial Discrimination and Abuse; Obstacles Facing Victims of Abuse; Repercussions After Reporting; Chapter 6. Positive and Negative Responses to Abuse; Personal Perspectives; Positive and Favorable Responses; Negative and Unfavorable Responses; A Personal Account of Rape That Resulted in Pregnancy; Part III: The Aftereffects of Rape, Sexual Harassment, and Abuse of Power; Chapter 7. Power Failure: The Breakdown of AuthorityLeadership and Command Response; Law Enforcement and Investigative Practices; Reactions of Helping Professionals; The Military's Response to Sexual Offenders; The Case Against Sergeant Major McKinney; The "Rape Allegation Checklist"; Chapter 8. The High Price of Sexual Harassment and Rape; Financial Costs; Loss of Personnel; The Lasting Emotional Effects for Victims and Their Families; Rape and Harassment at the Military Academies; Part IV: Confronting the Problem; Chapter 9. Suggestions for Victims and for the Military from Survivors of AbuseReport the Abuse; Take Action on Your Own Behalf; Reach Out for Help; Be Responsive to Victims; Separate the Victim and the Offender; Offer Confidential Counseling; Further Suggestions for the Military on Repairing the Damage; Moving Forward, Lest History Repeats Itself; Power Failure Exemplified: The Death of a Soldier; Chapter 10. In Conclusion; A Model of Leadership; Defining Traits of Effective Military Leaders; A Leadership Dilemma: The Drill Sergeant; Confronting the Enemy Within; A Final Note; References; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: A compelling exploration of sexual victimization in the United States military!This incisive book offers a unique perspective on rape and sexual harassment in the United States military. Drawn from the experiences of military personnel and presented in their own words, For Love of Country: Confronting Rape and Sexual Harassment in the U.S. Military takes an honest and heartfelt look at a pervasive problem. Service veterans speak candidly about a breakdown of values and leadership failure which has perpetrated a culture of abuse. Male and female rape victims reflect on their efforts t