No men . . . again” was likely the response of many of us when we read about the military’s new sexual assault response program. The Boston Globe reported that:

Following an investigation that determined there were 142 reports of sexual assault at the Air Force Academy from 1993 to 2003, the Defense Department is adding sexual assault response coordinators and at least one victims advocate at every major base around the world. Personnel are given the option of having their identity shielded from commanders after reporting a sexual assault. The only other action reported was increasing information about how to obtain medical care, counseling and legal assistance following an assault.

How can we help males see themselves part of the solution? New research offers some important options for both the military and civilian life.

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