June 12, 2026
Every Crime Has False Reports. So Why Is Sexual Assault Treated Differently?
False reports happen with every crime. Yet sexual assault is the only one where the assumption of fabrication shapes the entire response. Here’s what the evidence says.
June 10, 2026
The Supervisor Effect: How First-Line Leaders Shape Sexual Assault Response
Sergeants and first-line supervisors set the tone for how officers respond to sexual assault. Here’s why their role is the most underrated lever for change.
June 5, 2026
“She’s Not a Perfect Victim”: Why Credibility Myths Still Derail Sexual Assault Cases
The “perfect victim” doesn’t exist, but the expectation persists. Here’s why credibility myths still shape investigations and what the evidence says about overcoming them.
June 3, 2026
Why Sexual Assault Cases Take a Toll on Responders, and What Actually Helps
The professionals who respond to sexual assault carry an invisible weight. Here’s what the research says about vicarious trauma.
May 29, 2026
Understanding Trauma Memory: What Every Investigator Should Know
Trauma changes how memories are formed and retrieved. Here’s what investigators need to know about memory science and why it matters for every case.
May 22, 2026
Unfounded Does Not Mean False: The Classification Problem Distorting the Data
“Unfounded” is not a synonym for “false.” The misuse of this classification has quietly distorted sexual assault data for decades.
May 20, 2026
Empowerment Without Pressure: Supporting Survivor Agency in the Justice Process
Supporting survivors means giving them real information and real choices, not steering them toward a particular outcome. Here’s what that looks like in practice.
May 15, 2026
How the CI-AT Model Is Used by One of the World’s Most Trauma-Informed Agencies
The Sûreté du Québec has already deployed CI-AT across its investigative ranks. Here’s what it looks like in practice and what it means for U.S. law enforcement.
May 13, 2026
False Reports and Sexual Assault: What the Evidence Actually Says
False reports of sexual assault are rare, but the belief that they’re common shapes how cases are investigated. Here’s what the research shows.
May 8, 2026
What Happens When Law Enforcement and Journalists Actually Work Together
Investigative journalism has driven some of the biggest reforms in sexual assault response. What if law enforcement treated the media as a partner instead of a threat?