Sec. 539. PREVENTING RETALIATION AGAINST MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO REPORT OR INTERVENE ON BEHALF OF THE VICTIM OF AN ALLEGED SEX-RELATED OFFENCE

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## SEC. 539 PREVENTING RETALIATION AGAINST MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO REPORT OR INTERVENE ON BEHALF OF THE VICTIM OF AN ALLEGED SEX-RELATED OFFENCE ###

(a)Strategy Required The Secretary of Defense shall develop a comprehensive strategy to prevent retaliation carried out by members of the Armed Forces against other members who report or otherwise intervene on behalf of the victim of an alleged sex-related offence. ###

(b)Elements The comprehensive strategy required by subsection

(a)shall include, at a minimum, the following: ####

(1)Bystander intervention programs emphasizing the importance of guarding against retaliation. ####

(2)Department of Defense and military department policies and requirements to ensure protection for victims of alleged sex-related offences and members who intervene on behalf of victims from retaliation. ####

(3)Additional training for commanders on methods and procedures to combat attitudes and beliefs that result in retaliation. ###

(c)Definitions For purposes of this section: ####

(1)The term “alleged sex-related offence” has the meaning given that term in section 1044e(g) of title 10, United States Code. ####

(2)The term “retaliation” has such meaning as may be given that term by the Secretary of Defense in the development of the strategy required by subsection (a).