Australian Defense Force disbanded SeMPRO, the office tackling sexual assault within the military, in 2022.

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) disbanded the Sexual Misconduct Support and Response Office (SeMPRO) in 2022, which aimed to tackle high rates of sexual assault within the military. An audit in 2020 revealed poor reporting systems and a lack of centralized data mechanisms for violence cases, hindering efforts to prevent violence. The ADF introduced a simplified case management system for sexual misconduct data, aiming to develop an integrated reporting capability. Critics argue that the disbanding of SeMPRO and existing issues with reporting and accountability hinder the ADF's ability to address sexual misconduct cases, contributing to a recruitment crisis.

August 24, 2024
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