From Paralyzed Veterans of America:
WASHINGTON (December, 11 2020) — Paralyzed Veterans of
America, Executive Director, Carl Blake released the following statement
in response to the VA Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report
“Senior VA Officials’ Response to a Veteran’s Sexual Assault
Allegations” released yesterday.
"The unconscionable details laid out in this report are just another
sign of the pervasive culture that allows for sexual assault and
harassment as well as retaliation against those who raise these issues
to continue within VA. They must be addressed in order to effect
systemic change. We call on the President of the United States to fire
Secretary Robert Wilkie, if he doesn’t resign. Additionally, the senior
leaders who enabled this to happen and allowed this culture to fester
should be held accountable. Condoning unacceptable behavior through
inaction has for too long defined the culture of VA. Immediate systemic
change is needed to ensure all veterans have access to VA care without
fear of assault or harassment. Our members and all veterans who utilize
the VA have earned a safe place to receive care, one free of sexual
assault and harassment. We will hold the future VA leadership
accountable for this necessary change in culture.”
