Defense

Hagel to address sexual assault among troops

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel releases a report Thursday on the Department of Defense's recent progress in addressing sexual assault.

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December 4, 2014 10:28 am

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Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel releases a report Thursday on the Department of Defense’s recent progress in addressing sexual assault. He will also announce four directives to further strengthen the department’s prevention and response program. Defense officials say the number of sexual assaults reported by military service members increased 8 percent in 2014.