Borne the Battle #275: Benefits Breakdown, Office of Harassment and Assault Prevention

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Synopsis: In this episode of Borne the Battle–a benefits breakdown—features the Office of Harassment and Assault Prevention. The office’s goal is simple: All those who visit a VA facility should be treated with dignity and respect. Lelia Jackson, Marine Corp Veteran and director of the Office of Harassment and Assault discusses some difficult and even uncomfortable topics related to sexual harassment and assault. Topics include:
- Listening to some first-hand accounts of Veterans being sexually harassed or assaulted to show how hostile situations can manifest and how the victim feels in the moment.
- The cultural and generational influences that limit how some Veterans understand sexual harassment and assault and how to help them expand their worldviews.
- The different ways Veterans can combat sexual harassment and assault.