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While the issue of military sexual assault (MSA) first came into the public awareness almost 30 years ago, its relevance has increased significantly more recently, with incidents of sexual assault in the military now occurring with alarming frequency. This chapter provides an overview of MSA, beginning with operational definitions of MSA and related phenomena (e.g., military sexual harassment, military sexual trauma); their measurement in active-duty service members, reservists, and veterans; as well as prevalence estimates. We also examine the impact of MSA on survivors and focus on the known psychological, physical, and psychosocial correlates. Finally, we present current psychotherapeutic treatments for MSA and related psychological conditions and discuss prevention efforts. In our concluding section, we discuss future directions for research on the nature, treatment, and prevention of MSA. |
