The Center for New American Security (CNAS) will host a virtual panel on Wednesday, August 4, 12:00-1:30pm (Eastern Time) to discuss the final report on Sexual Assault in the Military issued by the Department of Defense (DOD) Independent Review Commission (IRC).
Key themes of the report recognized both strengths and areas for improvement; recognizing dedicated leaders and a desire to engage; and emphasizing the need to promote climates of dignity and respect, investing in knowledgeable sexual assault responders and the strong need for proper resources and training.
IRC commissioners Kayla Williams and Dr. Kyleanne Hunter will be joined by Dr. Coreen Farris, Senior Behavioral Scientist at RAND and Tina Tchen President and CEO of TIME'S UP. The panel will be moderated by Katherine Kuzminski, Senior Fellow and Director of the Military, Veterans, and Society program at CNAS. The panel will discuss the IRC's process, findings and recommendations.