taught the misbelief it is OK to rape, having coed barracks where members often engage in casual sexual intercourse, the hostile culture towards women of the military and how some military members join the military to avoid jail or prison Stander & Thomsen (2016). The Effects of Sexual Assault on Victims Bell et al, (2014) list several effects sexual assault and harassment has on its victims. The mental and physical trauma can be devastating to victims. Sexual assault and harassment can cause Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety and substance abuse. All of which can be debilitating to the victim if not treated. It was noted that the negative mental effects on men could be stronger or more profound than on female victims. This
