100207: The U.S. Military's Efforts in Responding to Violence Against Women

About the Course:

This course, taken from part of a government publication called the Toolkit to End Violence Against Women, focuses on the role the military can play in working to reduce domestic violence. Items discussed include the role of the Defense Task Force, ways to improve the military’s response to sexual assault and violence against women, and collaboration between the military and the community at large. Additional resources are also provided.

Author

National Criminal Justice Resource ServicesFrom

About the Authors:

The Toolkit to End Violence Against Women

Course Objectives:

1. To become familiar with the Defense Task Force and its efforts to end violence toward women in the military

2. To examine ways in which the military can work to improve its response to sexual assault and other forms of domestic violence

3. To learn more about military and civilian collaboration and about research being done on violence against women in the military