| Description |
xv, 302 pages ; 23 cm |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-292) and index. |
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pt. 1. An introduction to the problem of rape and sexual harassment in the U.S. military. 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 -- The weakest link exposed. The crisis surfaces -- International cases of violence -- Sexual harassment and abuse in times of war -- Cases involving high-ranking military leaders -- Admitting the problem exists -- A personal account of harassment in the Navy. |
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The truth about sexual harassment, rape, and sexual offenders. Understanding sexual harassment -- Rape -- Sexual offenders -- A personal account of harassment in the Air Force -- pt. 2. How the military responds to sexual harassment and rape. 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 -- Inside the military: reflections from women who have been there. Women in the military -- Perspectives on sexual harassment and rape in the military. |
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Ongoing dilemmas -- The link between racial discrimination and abuse -- Obstacles facing victims of abuse -- Repercussions after reporting -- 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 -- pt. 3. The aftereffects of rape, sexual harassment, and abuse of power. Power failure: the breakdown of authority. Leadership and command response -- Law enforcement and investigative practices -- Reactions of helping professionals. |
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The military's response to sexual offenders -- The case against Sergeant Major McKinney -- The "Rape Allegation Checklist" -- 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 -- pt. 4. Confronting the problem. Suggestions for victims and for the military from survivors of abuse. Report the abuse -- Take action on your own behalf -- Reach out for help -- Be responsive to victims -- Separate the victim and the offender. |
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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 -- 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. |
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United States -- Armed Forces -- Women.
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Sexual harassment in the military -- United States.
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Rape -- United States.
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United States -- Armed Forces -- Personnel management.
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Military Personnel -- United States.
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Personnel Management.
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Rape.
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Sexual Harassment.
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Women.
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Militär.
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Frau.
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Vergewaltigung.
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Sexuelle Belästigung.
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United States.
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Armed Forces -- Personnel management.
(OCoLC)fst00814620
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Armed Forces -- Women.
(OCoLC)fst00814634
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Rape. (OCoLC)fst01089970
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Sexual harassment in the military. (OCoLC)fst01747312
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| Other Form: |
Online version: Nelson, T.S. For love of country. New York : Haworth Maltreatment and Trauma Press, c2002 (OCoLC)606835310 |
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Online version: Nelson, T.S. For love of country. New York : Haworth Maltreatment and Trauma Press, c2002 (OCoLC)608211634 |
| ISBN |
0789012219 hardcover alkaline paper |
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9780789012210 hardcover alkaline paper |
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0789012227 alkaline paper |
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9780789012227 alkaline paper |
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