Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Alarming Sex Assault Rate Found Among Vets

CBS Evening News reports Records Show 1 In 7 Female Iraq And Afghanistan Veterans Treated By The VA Suffered Sexual Trauma

"'Women serving in the military today are more likely to be raped by a fellow soldier than to be killed by enemy fire in Iraq,' [Rep. Jane Harman, D-CA] said. And women who suffer sexual trauma are more likely to develop medical and mental problems. Studies show it ranks high - or higher - than combat as a cause of post-traumatic stress disorder. "

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