Annual Pentagon Sexual Assault Study Shows Increase in Navy Reports, Overall Trends Unclear

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In FY 2022, there were 8,942 reports, according to the annual report. The Navy reported receiving 2,052 reports, up 9 percent over the previous fiscal year, according to the Navy-specific report. Of the reports, 1,363 were unrestricted, meaning the case can be forwarded on to criminal and prosecutorial services. The other 862 were restricted, although 20 percent converted to unrestricted.

The Navy saw both an increase in restricted and unrestricted reporting, but restricted reporting increased by more than 18 percent.