No simple explanation in AF Academy sex crime data
Despite The United States Air Force Academy's effort to put a stop to sexual assaults, the Defense Department last month announced a spike in reported assaults at the school, The Associated Press reports.
According to the Associated Press, the number of assaults reported at the academy since the 2005-06 school year, when comprehensive record-keeping began, has varied widely. From 10 in the first year, the totals rose to 24 two years later, plummeted to eight in 2008-09 and then rose again, to 20 in 2009-10 and 33 last year.
Earlier this month, three cadets were arrested and charged with rape in three separate incidents.
Experts and school officials say the rise in cases could be a result of the academy's initiative to encourage cadets to report unwanted sexual contact.
Read more about sex crime data from The Air Force Academy from the Associated Press.
