UT IDVSA Sexual Assault and Consent

Описание: Video Description:
There is a myth that a "real rape" involves a violent attack by a stranger as a victim screams "no!" but non-stranger sexual assaults (such as by a friend, acquaintance, date, or former/current partner) are more common. This video defines and details what consenting and not consenting can look like, especially when the victim knows the offender. It includes guidance for professionals on conducting a thorough investigation, what evidence to collect and questions to ask, approaching both victims and suspects, and the importance of using thoughtful language to avoid victim-blaming.

Resource Overview and Purpose:
Researchers with the Institute on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (IDVSA) created this video as one in a set of five evidence-based videos as victim-centered resources to enhance coordinated community sexual assault response efforts. These innovative and practical tools build off the successful original Compendium of Resources on Sexual Assault (CORSA) project and support training and education for a broad range of Texas professionals, including municipal and campus law enforcement, prosecutors, victim services professionals, and advocates.

For More Information:
This video complements the additional CORSA and CORSA II resources created by IDVSA, including decision cases and briefing sheets. IDVSA has many resources available on its website: https://sites.utexas.edu/idvsa/

This project was supported by a grant from the Office of the Texas Governor, Criminal Justice Division (Contract No. 3881901). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Office of the Texas Governor.

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Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault (IDVSA)