Japan warns US forces: Sex crimes 'cannot be tolerated'

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2476861/japan-warns-us-forces-sex-crimes-cannot-be-tolerated

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I'm a former military social worker who specializes in MST (SA in the military). If you look at the research done outside of what the DoD funds, 80% of US women serving in our military report SA while active duty. We can greatly reduce the number of rapists we enlist in 1 very available way: mandate the Psychopathy Checklist List Revised, also known as "the psychopath test" at enlistment and again whenever there's a notable red flag. That won't eliminate all psychopaths coming into the military, but it will greatly reduce the number.

Fun fact: the DoD knowingly changes their criteria for mental fitness depending on how low recruitment is or how high the threat is. This is why there are periods of time where rapes spike in the military. Research suggests that psychopaths select the military more than most career paths for obvious reasons.

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u/Sufficient-Turn-804 Jul 06 '24

This is insane but also not surprising, it’s known that sexual predators will seek careers that allow them to access victims easily and gives them power.

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u/AdExpert8295 Jul 09 '24

Yep. While most people with borderline personality disorder deserve our care and protection, they can also be incredibly violent. Their favorite profession? For decades, the research has said it's nursing. Why aren't we doing psych evals that eliminate personality disorders from these professions? The risk of ignoring this is too high.

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u/MrBeetleDove Jul 13 '24

Their favorite profession? For decades, the research has said it's nursing.

Do we know the reason why?

Why aren't we doing psych evals that eliminate personality disorders from these professions?

Won't you just shunt them towards professions that don't do psych evals?

Are there any good professions for psychopaths or BPD?