US military sees sexual assault reports fall, reporting rates rise
- The US Department of Defense says the military received 7,998 sexual assault reports in fiscal 2025, down from 8,195 in 2024, marking a third straight annual decline.
- An anonymous US military survey estimated 20,492 service members experienced unwanted sexual contact in 2025, with rates falling among both women and men.
- The share of affected service members who formally reported an incident rose to 33% in 2025, up from 25% in 2023, showing more cases are being reported through official channels.
Source: wionews.com
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