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Perspective

Oct. 26, 2013

Our warriors face unique challenges in civilian courts

Understanding issues that are unique to military families may help reduce the needs for, and the costs of, civilian court involvement with such families. By Thomas M. Hall


By Thomas M. Hall


Much of the recent discussion about legal problems affecting military personnel focuses on the epidemic of sexual assaults including rape infecting our military forces. Salacious stories about such problems are easy sells in popular media. But in reality, thankfully, only a minority of military personnel is affected by sexual assault. And legal issues surrounding claims of sexual assault are dealt with within the military's separate legal sy...

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