Military Sexual Abuse Attorney Says New Reforms Alone Won't Protect Survivors

Published Jul 8, 2026, 3:00 AM EDT

Kayla Onder of Onder Law and Kayla’s Survivors says military sexual abuse survivors still face fear, culture and legal barriers to justice.

Recent military reforms have changed how sexual assault cases move through the justice system, but survivors still face cultural and legal barriers that discourage many from reporting abuse, according to sexual abuse attorney Kayla Onder of Onder Law, who represents survivors in military-related cases across the country.

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Onder, who is also a survivor of sexual abuse, said her personal experience helps clients overcome one of the first obstacles they face: the fear that no one will believe them.