U.S. Coast Guard Should Adopt New Strategies to Prevent and Respond to Sexual Assault at Sea, Says New Report
In the U.S. Coast Guard, mission readiness depends on the safety, health, and trust of crew members, particularly because personnel may serve aboard vessels in remote locations where access to care, support, and resources is limited. A new National Academies report recommends strategies for the Coast Guard to prevent and respond to sexual assault at sea.