Author Rosemarie Skaine introduces the subject with a historical perspective that covers women, men, gays and lesbians, and non-military personnel as the subjects of sexual assault and provides readers with clear definitions of sexual harassment and sexual assault.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-212) and index.

Sexual assault in the military and society -- Sexual assault scandals in the military -- Policies and laws -- Jurisdiction and courts -- Women -- Men -- Sexual assaults on gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered service member -- The impact of sexual assault on the military -- Approaches to reduce or eliminate sexual assault in the military -- Appendices : A. 2014 National Defense Authorization Act: selected sections on sexual assault -- B. Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" -- C. President Obama's charge to the military on sexual assault -- D. President Obama proclaims June 2015 as LGBT month -- E. President Obama initiates the "It's on Us" campaign -- F. Selected sections of the Uniform Code of Military Justice Law, 1949 -- G. Department of Defense Directive, Number 1304.26, December 21, 1993.