Readers’ reactions

Sex assault scandal rattles JDF (Jamaica Defence Force)

Facebook:

No surprise there, a long time this been going on but y’all make it hard for the victims to come forward because y’all victimise all over again n accuse them of fabricating stories. – @ Latoya Kerr

It is a national disgrace that the people who are entrusted to secure the country can’t ever protect the few females under their own roof. – @Veronica M. Spencer

It is unfortunate that these female soldiers have been subjected to sexual misconduct by someone in a position of power. This type of behaviour is completely unacceptable and it is vital that action is taken to ensure that justice is served. These women deserve nothing less. – @RealtyQuotient.com

The ones who promise to serve and protect you are worse than the ones out there ‘cause we’re looking out for them. But the dark must come to light. I just hope them don’t try sweep this back under the house bottom. – @Althea Morgan

Instagram:

This is not happening in the army alone, it is happening in a lot of companies. – @meila_aint_ur_type

This been going on forever and clearly women are afraid to speak out. [Whether it is] … fear of retaliation, losing their jobs. – @d_unbreakable87

This story needs to get all the media attention. The JDF needs to be pressured, this should not be covered up in the first place. It’s sad that women cannot feel safe in a work environment, [this is] totally unacceptable! – @kandi_kane___

Years now, I heard this happens. I pass police test and my police friend tell me not to go ‘cause I have to go through a lot jus to get in the force as a female. Thank God I never proceed. Unnu fi stop it. Out of order. – @cassiefabulous

Twitter :

Now unu wan talk ‘bout this. My cousin been through it. Di mount a complaint me make ‘bout up deh and unu just a put it into light. – @j_damion

So, when JDF handles it internally, what exactly happens? Just loss of job and pension? If that’s the case, that’s not nearly enough. – @aallialexis21

This is a disgrace and I hope Madam Chief of Defence Staff will clean the house. – @RenairB

I have no confidence that anything will come of this. Just another moment of media sensationalism. It’s very sad that some of the victims are unwilling to come forward. – @NairpycTheOne

– Compiled by Kashauna Atkins