Seven new Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) administrative complaints have been filed today against the U.S. Coast Guard on behalf of sexual assault survivors who were cadets or prospective cadets…
sexual assault and harrassment
U.S. Coast Guard Academy Students Seek $130 Million Over Alleged Sexual Assaults
By Diana Novak Jones Sept 5 (Reuters) – More than a dozen former U.S. Coast Guard Academy students who say they were victims of sexual assault filed complaints on Thursday seeking $130 million in…
https://gcaptain.com/u-s-coast-guard-academy-students-seek-130-million-over-alleged-sexual-assaults/
Bipartisan Coast Guard Authorization Bill Includes Protections for Sexual Assault and Harassment
The bipartisan Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024 has been introduced to authorize funding and strengthen the U.S. Coast Guard, aiming to enhance missions like safeguarding borders, facilitating maritime commerce,…
IMO and ILO Launch Joint Efforts to Combat Violence and Harassment in Maritime
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have issued a series of recommendations in a concerted effort to address violence and harassment, including sexual harassment, bullying,…
https://gcaptain.com/imo-and-ilo-launch-joint-efforts-to-combat-violence-and-harassment-in-maritime/
New Bill Targets Coast Guard’s Handling of Sexual Assault Cases
A bipartisan bill has been introduced to enhance accountability and transparency within the U.S. Coast Guard to protect service members against sexual assault and harassment. The Coast Guard Protection and Accountability…
https://gcaptain.com/new-bill-targets-coast-guards-handling-of-sexual-assault-cases/
CNN Reveals Culture of Abuse and Cover-Up in the US Coast Guard
An explosive new report from CNN reveals that US Coast Guard leaders have concealed a critical report on racism, hazing, discrimination, and sexual assault within the agency for nearly a…
https://gcaptain.com/cnn-reveals-culture-of-abuse-and-cover-up-in-the-us-coast-guard/
US Navy Sued After Alleged Rape Of Senior US Merchant Marine Officer
by John Konrad (gCaptain) The U.S. Navy is facing a lawsuit over allegations of a senior engineering officer’s rape by the captain of the USNS Carson City, a Spearhead-class expeditionary…
https://gcaptain.com/us-navy-sued-after-rape-of-senior-us-merchant-marine-officer/
US Coast Guard Takes Action to Combat Sexual Misconduct in the Maritime Industry
In a recent effort to combat sexual misconduct in the maritime industry, the U.S. Coast Guard has implemented new reporting requirements for incidents of harassment, sexual harassment, or sexual assault….
Despite Sexual Assault Reforms, The US Navy Still Guards Secrets
by Megan Rose (ProPublica) As President Joe Biden announces major reforms to how the military prosecutes sexual assault, the U.S. Navy is still shrouding those court proceedings in secrecy and…
https://gcaptain.com/despite-sexual-assault-reforms-the-us-navy-still-guards-secrets/
Senators Call For Inspector General To Investigate US Coast Guard’s Handling of Sexual Assault Cases
by John Konrad (gCaptain) In today’s U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee hearing, the Coast Guard’s budget was not the only topic under scrutiny. The spotlight was…