What does research have to say about common myths that might come up during sexual assault trials? What does science have to say about so-called false memories of sexual assault? Questions like these have come to the forefront with the start of the trial of media mogul Harvey Weinstein on multiple counts of sexualContinue reading “With Sexual Assault in the Spotlight, Sharing Science”
Author Archives: Anne P. DePrince, PhD
The Impact of A Multidisciplinary Team after Elder Abuse and Neglect
by Anne P. DePrince & Leslie Hasche Community-coordinated responses and multidisciplinary teams have become common responses to domestic violence and sexual assault across the United States. These approaches focus on collaboration across community (e.g., shelters and legal advocacy programs) and criminal justice (e.g., prosecuting attorney and police) agencies to respond to victimization.[1] More recently, multidisciplinaryContinue reading “The Impact of A Multidisciplinary Team after Elder Abuse and Neglect”
Three Key Victim Issues that Need Attention in Criminal Justice Reform
In a new piece for RealClear Politics, Meg Garvin and I describe three key victim-survivor issues that should be part of criminal justice reform conversations. Garvin is the Executive Director of the National Crime Victim Law Institute as well as a clinical professor of waw at Lewis & Clark Law School. I invite you to take aContinue reading “Three Key Victim Issues that Need Attention in Criminal Justice Reform”
When Campuses and Law Enforcement Collide: Preparing for Co-Occurring Sexual Assault Investigations
by Anne P. DePrince & Julie M. Olomi With more than half of campus sexual assaults occurring during the Fall, much of schools’ policy attention in the latter half of 2019 was probably focused on handling internal Title IX investigations. However, when sexual assaults are also reported to the police, campuses must also be prepared toContinue reading “When Campuses and Law Enforcement Collide: Preparing for Co-Occurring Sexual Assault Investigations”
New Op-Ed: Traumatic Brain Injury & Domestic Violence
Having learned from survivors and heard from practitioners, there is no question: Attention to traumatic brain injury (TBI) in domestic violence is urgently needed. In a new Scientific American op-ed, Dr. Kim Gorgens and I argue for bringing a spotlight to TBI visible in domestic violence. I invite you to take a look at the article and share withContinue reading “New Op-Ed: Traumatic Brain Injury & Domestic Violence”
TSS Group Findings Shared at International Research Meeting
On any given day, our team is doing research the connections between different forms of interpersonal trauma and a range of outcomes, from service use to distress. This approach was on display at the Annual Meeting of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) in Boston earlier this month, where our team presented researchContinue reading “TSS Group Findings Shared at International Research Meeting”
National Spotlight on Denver-Area Research
The results of research made possible by many Denver-area partners just got a national spotlight in my new piece in The Conversation. Please take look at the article to read about: The impact of coordinated responses to domestic violence on victim-survivor well-being; New findings that offer a window into how multidisciplinary teams approach coordinating responses. This newContinue reading “National Spotlight on Denver-Area Research”
What We’re Reading: Making Sense of Gender Differences in the News
“What We’re Reading” is a new feature of Trauma Research Notes. Check back or follow us to explore connections between TSS Group research and the fiction and nonfiction we’re reading. Surfing online news or social media means bumping into headlines about gender differences on a regular basis. Catchy claims, such as “Meet the neuroscientist debunkingContinue reading “What We’re Reading: Making Sense of Gender Differences in the News”
New Op-Ed: What the #metoo Epidemic Means for #couldbemetoo
Recently released national research showed that one in sixteen adolescent girl’s first sexual experience is rape. In a new Denver Post Guest Commentary, Anne DePrince talks about the messages conveyed when violence is so common. And the messages we need to send instead.
After Child Abuse and Neglect Allegations: Caregiver Perceptions of Investigations
by Anne P. DePrince & Julia Dmitrieva Following child abuse and neglect allegations, investigations can involve multiple systems and people from child welfare, criminal justice, and health agencies. Complex multi-system investigations can leave caregivers confused, intimidated, or alienated, which can decrease their engagement with child welfare action plans (Staudt, 2007). Decreased caregiver engagement can negativelyContinue reading “After Child Abuse and Neglect Allegations: Caregiver Perceptions of Investigations”
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