80 whistleblowers report systemic sexual assault and harassment in US Coast Guard, per Senate report.
A US Senate investigation has revealed that sexual misconduct is a "pervasive problem" throughout the US Coast Guard, with over 80 whistleblowers detailing systemic sexual assault and harassment. The Senate report, titled "A Pervasive Problem: Voices of Coast Guard Sexual Assault and Harassment Survivors," highlights a culture of silencing, retaliation, and failed accountability within the service. The investigation found that the Coast Guard conducted inadequate investigations into misconduct, failed to hold alleged perpetrators accountable, and perpetuated a culture that fosters misconduct.
August 07, 2024
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