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Reporting Sexual Assault: Survivors' Satisfaction With Sexual Assault Response Personnel
Amy L Henninger1, Michiko Iwasaki1, Marianna E Carlucci1
1Loyola University Maryland, Baltimore, USA.
Violence Against Women
|July 25, 2019
Summary
Sexual assault survivors reported moderate satisfaction with response services. Key factors influencing satisfaction include respectful treatment and belief from personnel, highlighting areas for procedural improvement in sexual assault investigations.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Nursing
- Criminal Justice
- Victimology
Background:
- Sexual assault cases often suffer from insufficient investigation despite procedural improvements.
- Understanding survivor experiences with response personnel is crucial for enhancing investigative outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine female sexual assault survivors' satisfaction with response personnel.
- To identify specific personnel behaviors that impact overall satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- Survey responses from 460 female sexual assault survivors were analyzed.
- Satisfaction ratings for different personnel (patrol officers, detectives, victim advocates, forensic nurses, State's Attorney's Office staff) were compared.
Main Results:
- Overall satisfaction with response services was 66.1%.
- Victim advocates and forensic nurses received higher satisfaction ratings compared to law enforcement and legal staff.
- Respectful treatment, clear explanations, belief in survivor accounts, and cultural sensitivity accounted for 65% of the variance in overall satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Personnel behaviors significantly influence sexual assault survivor satisfaction.
- Training for all response personnel should emphasize respectful treatment, clear communication, validation of survivor accounts, and cultural sensitivity.
- Improving these areas can enhance survivor experiences and potentially improve investigation quality.
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