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An Online Resource Library on Gender-Based Violence.

Reducing Gender Bias in Sexual Assault Response and Investigation – Part 2

General Material
Training Tools
Published Date
April, 2020

This webinar series explores the phenomenon of gender bias, both explicit (conscious) and implicit (unconscious), and the resulting stereotypes and attitudes that can influence the professional response to, and investigation of, sexual assault. Many of the same principles apply to cases of intimate partner violence and other gender-based violence. 

Part 2 resumes the discussion with an exploration of how gender bias affects victim blaming after the sexual assault. Speakers evaluate how gender bias plays a critical role in the designation of false reports in cases of sexual assault, and consider the intersection of gender bias and victim recantations. The presentation concludes with recommendations for reducing the effect of gender bias in these cases.