New DOD Report Shows Significant Rise in Sexual Harassment Reports at Military Academies

West Point graduates stand as they prepare to receive their diplomas during the 2022 West Point Commencement Ceremony at West Point Military Academy in West Point, New York, on May 21, 2022. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

A new report (pdf) released on March 9 by the Department of Defense, shows a significant rise in sexual assaults at U.S. military academies during the 2021–22 school year.

The report revealed that there have been increases in unwanted sexual contact across the board, involving both men and women. The report covered the Army, Navy, as well as Air Force schools.