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The Neurobiology of Sexual Assault: Implications for Law Enforcement, Prosecution, and Victim Advocacy

December 2012

Dr. Campbell brings together research on the neurobiology of trauma and the criminal justice response to sexual assault. She explains the underlying neurobiology of traumatic events, its emotional and physical manifestation, and how these processes can impact the investigation and prosecution of sexual assaults. Real-world, practical implications are examined for first responders, such as law enforcement, nurses, prosecutors, and advocates.

NIJ Journal Issue No. 250

Journal
National Institute of Justice Journal
Date Published
November 2003
Agencies
NIJ
Publication Type
Collected Work

NIJ Journal Issue No. 252

Journal
National Institute of Justice Journal
Date Published
July 2005
Agencies
NIJ
Publication Type
Collected Work

NIJ Journal Issue No. 245

Journal
National Institute of Justice Journal
Date Published
October 2000
Agencies
NIJ
Publication Type
Collected Work

How Collaboration Between Researchers and Police Chiefs Can Improve the Quality of Sexual Assault Investigations: A Look at Los Angeles

June 2011

Panelists discuss the application of research findings from an NIJ-sponsored study of sexual assault attrition to police practice in Los Angeles. There are three main focal points: (1) the mutual benefits of researcher/practitioner partnerships, (2) the implications of variation in police interpretation of UCR guidelines specific to clearing sexual assault (with an emphasis on cases involving nonstrangers), and (3) the content of specialized training that must be required for patrol officers and detectives who respond to and investigate sex crimes.