Co-Founder
K Training & Consulting
Co-Founder
K Training & Consulting
The “perfect victim” is a myth—practitioners know this. But while every case has challenges, biases and societal stigmas can unfairly complicate investigations involving survivors who are judged based on their sexual behavior or lifestyle. This can include survivors perceived as promiscuous, those who use substances like drugs or alcohol, survivors with past criminal histories, or survivors struggling with mental health challenges. These survivors are often labeled as having “credibility issues” — forcing responders to recognize their own biases.
When elements of a case add layers of complexity, criminal justice professionals must still work the case to the best of their ability. What are the most effective approaches for communicating with survivors whose experiences may be questioned? How can responders address these challenges in ways that help survivors navigate the system and pursue justice?
This webinar examines the most critical challenges in cases where survivors are labeled as “less than credible.” Participants will learn strategies for dismantling common defense tactics while responding to every survivor with compassionate, human-centric best practices.
Objectives
As a result of this webinar, participants will be better able to:
- Analyze the gap between the perceived “perfect victim” and the reality of working with survivors
- Identify where our own biases can impact the investigation
- Examine cases of “credibility challenges,” effective ways to communicate with the survivor, and how to counter these issues when employed as defense tactics
With a paid registration or subscription, you are free to personally listen to this webinar, as many times as you wish. You may also excerpt or cite the material following accepted conventions. However, you may not allow other individuals to listen to this webinar without their own registration or subscription.
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