Today, the department released the Secretary of Defense's guidance on, and the recommendations from, the Independent Review Commission (IRC) on Sexual Assault in the Military.
The IRC made 82 recommendations in four priority areas: accountability; prevention; climate and culture; and victim care and support.
Key themes of the report recognized both strengths and areas for improvement; highlighting: dedicated leaders, climates of dignity and respect, a desire to engage, and knowledgeable sexual assault responders; as well as a strong need for proper resources and training.
The commission was led by Lynn Rosenthal and twelve highly qualified experts in the areas reviewed.
The team met with more than 600 people including military leadership, service members and sexual assault survivors.
The Secretary's guidance can be found here.
The full report can be found here.
