For Love of Country: Confronting Rape and Sexual Harassment in the US Military
- ISBN-10
- 0982580614
- ISBN-13
- 9780982580615
- Series
- For Love of Country
- Pages
- 328
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014-12-01
- Author
- Terri Spahr Nelson
Description
One of the first books to address sexual victimization in the United States military in 2002--Now just as compelling as a second edition with updated information on Department of Defense policies, the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program and Veteran Affairs resources for survivors and their loved ones.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 offers an honest and heartfelt look at this pervasive problem which has persisted for decades. Service members and veterans speak candidly about their experiences, reporting their abuse or seeking help and about the ongoing need for a cultural shift to truly make a difference.Author Terri Spahr Nelson, a twice decorated United States Army veteran and psychotherapist specializing in sexual trauma, has mixed a compelling chorus of hundreds of personal accounts into a single voice calling for reform. She presents emotional retellings from victims of rape and sexual harassment, with responses from military and congressional leaders.For Love of Country: Confronting Rape and Sexual Harassment in the U.S. Military includes: * unique, inside perspectives from active duty personnel and veterans * personal accounts from survivors of military sexual trauma* commentary from military and congressional leaders * Pentagon statistics on sexual assault with conviction and sentencing rates * findings and recommendations from the Department of Defense * clinical information on issues facing military trauma survivorsFor Love of Country: Confronting Rape and Sexual Harassment in the U.S. Military serves as a one-of-a-kind resource for professionals, a training tool for all military leaders, and a compelling eye-opener to anyone concerned with the preservation of integrity and honor in the United States Armed Services. Most importantly, this book reminds female and male victims of military sexual trauma that they are not alone on their journey to recovery and there is hope.
