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Hope Hicks' Story
- Hope Hicks, a US Merchant Marine Academy student, shared her experience of sexual assault during Sea Year.
- She was pressured to drink by her boss and woke up the next morning realizing she had been raped.
Barriers to Reporting
- Many sexual assault survivors at sea don't report due to fear, isolation, and the potential impact on their careers.
- Hope Hicks stayed quiet initially because she was trapped on the ship with her alleged assailant.
Coast Guard's Role
- The Coast Guard investigates crimes at sea, including on private vessels, as part of its safety mandate.
- They also credential merchant mariners, giving them oversight of personnel on commercial ships.