SJR 8 Summary

• Urges U.S. Congress to require court martial decisions for military sexual assault charges be made by high-ranking prosecutors outside the chain of command to create confidential reporting processes.

• Calls for legislation to move investigation and prosecution of sexual assault in the military outside the complainant's chain of command.

• Cites that approximately 26,000 sexual assaults occurred in the military in 2012 with only 302 going to trial and a 79 percent conviction rate.

• Notes that 62 percent of victims who reported sexual assaults experienced retaliation, and 40 percent of homeless women veterans are victims of military sexual trauma.

• Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the President, Vice President, Congressional leadership, Secretary of Defense, and Alaska's congressional delegation.