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Gatekeepers to Justice: Police Officers' Experiences Responding to Sexual Assault
Jodie Murphy-Oikonen1, Karen McQueen1, Ainsley Miller1
1Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada.
Crime and Delinquency
|November 4, 2024
Summary
Police officers
Area of Science:
- Criminology
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- Sexual assault survivors often face negative interactions when reporting victimization to police.
- Effective police response is crucial for survivors seeking justice and support.
- Police officers' perspectives on investigating sexual assault are under-explored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore police officers' experiences investigating sexual assault cases.
- To identify challenges and opportunities in police response to sexual assault disclosures.
- To understand the impact of sexual assault investigations on officers.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study employing semi-structured interviews with 20 police officers.
- Thematic analysis of interview data using NVIVO software.
- Exploration of first-hand accounts of police experiences in sexual assault investigations.
Main Results:
- Four key themes emerged: Lack of Sexual Assault Training, Compassion for the Victim, Investigative Process, and Police Distress.
- Officers reported insufficient training in handling sexual assault cases.
- Findings highlight the emotional toll and procedural challenges faced by officers.
Conclusions:
- Improving police response to sexual assault requires enhanced training and support for officers.
- Addressing officers' distress can lead to better victim support and investigative outcomes.
- Officer experiences offer critical insights for enhancing survivor disclosure and the pursuit of justice.
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