in response to the McKinney verdict...

[Anonymous]

I am interested to learn reactions about the verdict that Sgt. Major McKinney was found not guilty of sexual misconduct by a jury of military personnel.**What does this imply about the military's response to sexual harassment and sexual assault allegations?**What do you think the impact of this verdict will be?**How would you rate the military’s response to the issues of sexual harassment and sexual assault?I value your feedback as I have been researching these issues for over a year I am also concluding a nationwide study on the military's response to sexual assault and harassment.**If you would like to speak out on this topic and to provide a response for inclusion in the study, you may respond here or send your comments to me by e-mail at tsnelson@one.net (or you can send anonymous comments c/o P.O. Box 251, Oxford, Ohio 45056). Your comments may appear in published or other research, but your identity will remain confidential.Your feedback is very important and you need not use your name to include your response. Please know, my intention is to disseminate this information nationally, so keep that in mind as you consider whether or not you want to speak out on this issue. Thanks so much for your support and assistance.**If you have questions, you may also e-mail me. In peace, Terri Spahr Nelson, MSSW, ACSW (U.S.A. '79-'83)



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