YouTube series dwells on US military sexual assault
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August 14, 2012, Tuesday
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THE enormous obstacles and emotional torment that a female soldier confronts in reporting a sexual assault in the United States military are the focus of the three-part Web series "Lauren" debuting yesterday on YouTube's new channel WIGS, which focuses on drama for women.
Featuring "Flashdance" star Jennifer Beals and Troian Bellisario, "Lauren" takes a close-up look at the challenges women service members face in trying to find justice after being raped. It's a problem that American military leaders have given unprecedented attention to this year.
The Defense Department has estimated that 86 percent of sexual assaults go unreported, an indication that some women are worried about the effect reporting an assault may have on their career and that they mistrust the military prosecution system.
Nearly 3,200 sexual assaults were reported in the military last year.
Military leaders say sexual assault is not only dehumanizing to the victims but threatens operational readiness.
Directed by Lesli Linka Glatter, "Lauren" shows how unfair and unsympathetic the military can be toward the abuse of female service members. At the same time, it depicts the turmoil of many of the victims - who have a deep love and respect for the military but often feel betrayed after coming forward.
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