by Anne P. DePrince, PhD and Leslie Hasche, PhD From the Democratic presidential debate stage to op-ed pages, the affordable housing crisis hitting communities across the country has received much needed attention. As a trauma psychologist and social worker, we applaud the national spotlight on housing affordability. Yet, that’s only part of the conversation weContinue reading “Older Adult Exploitation and Housing”
Author Archives: Anne P. DePrince, PhD
Bringing Trauma Science to the 2020 News Cycle
The news in 2020 has been fast and furious. In January and February, the world watched as Harvey Weinstein stood trial for (and was convicted on) multiple counts of sexual assault. By March, our worlds were turned upside down by the coronavirus crisis. These whirlwind events have had numerous implications for victims, survivors, and serviceContinue reading “Bringing Trauma Science to the 2020 News Cycle”
Sexual Assault Awareness in a Pandemic
Last month’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month looked different from past years. Instead of group shots on Denim Day, the TSS Group found ourselves piecing together photo montages from different corners of Denver and the world. Instead of showing up to events focused on consent or what it means to start by believing, we’ve found ourselvesContinue reading “Sexual Assault Awareness in a Pandemic”
What’s in a Measure? Developing the Trauma Appraisal Questionnaire
Clinicians and researchers have long recognized that violence and abuse affect how people make meaning — of the world and themselves. For example, survivors might blame themselves or feel rage at others. Those appraisals of the trauma can, in turn, affect psychological distress and healing. Measuring appraisals, then, can be important to both clinical workContinue reading “What’s in a Measure? Developing the Trauma Appraisal Questionnaire”
Alienation after Trauma
Even though I had friends, I was still lonely. My friends didn’t understand my reactions. There was a huge void inside me. These are some of the ways that survivors describe feeling alienated after trauma, particularly after intimate violence such as sexual assault or domestic violence. Several years ago, we developed the Trauma Appraisal QuestionnaireContinue reading “Alienation after Trauma”
With Sexual Assault in the Spotlight, Sharing Science
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”
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”
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