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Tuesday, October 14, 2014

14,000 Sexually Assaulted Male Soldiers Will Mostly Stay Silent

Photo: AP

Over the last few years, sexual abuse in the military has become a wildly discussed topic. A 2012 report found that 26,000 soldiers had experienced sexual assault.

A recent article from Mother Jones featured photos of brave women who risked everything to tell stories of their assault, and raise awareness.

And while these women are incredibly brave for stepping up, are we forgetting about their male counterparts who are forced into the same horrific experiences?