| ID | 186345 |
| Title Proper | U.S. Marine Corps’ Response to Intimate Partner Sexual Violence |
| Other Title Information | an Analysis of the Family Advocacy Program and the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Stephanie Bonnes ; Bonnes, Stephanie ; Palmer, Jeffrey H. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In this article, we show how the U.S. military treats domestic violence and sexual assault as distinct forms of abuse, which has particular consequences for victims of intimate partner sexual violence. We explore how a specific U.S. military branch, the Marine Corps, complicates these issues further by providing services to intimate partner sexual violence victims from two different programs. Analyzing military orders and documents related to Family Advocacy Program and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program, interviews with eight military prosecutors, and the experiences of one military lawyer, we examine program and interactional-level factors that shape victim services, advocacy, and processes. We find that there are program differences in specialized services, coordinated services, and potential breaches of confidentiality related to victim’s cases. We recommend that the Marine Corps recognize the intersections of sexual violence and domestic violence and offer more tailored services to victims of intimate partner sexual violence. |
| `In' analytical Note | Armed Forces and Society Vol. 48, No.3; Jul 2022: p.609-633 |
| Journal Source | Armed Forces and Society Vol: 48 No 3 |
| Key Words | Military Justice ; Gender Issues ; Military Sexual Assault ; Family Issues ; Intimate Partner Violence |