Originally written for PoliceOne.com Shelter-in-place orders are keeping children at home, which is where the majority of abuse occurs
Businesses, schools and government buildings have all been shut to increase social distancing and slow the spread of the coronavirus. Because of this, everyone, including violent and abusive individuals have been forced to stay at home behind closed doors. This has created hardships for everyone but even more so for at-risk children because behind closed doors is where the majority of child abuse occurs.
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Originally written for the ILEETA Journal
Improving police sexual assault training is the best way to hold offenders accountable A wolf who comes disguised as a friendly sheep is an apt description for the sex offender. Perpetrating their crimes and evading consequences through their ability to hide their real motivations is a defining feature of the sexually motivated criminal. Getting to the truth despite the deception should be the goal of a successful police investigation. Originally written for PoliceOne Too many investigators give up the element of surprise by contacting suspects by telephone
Getting to the truth is the goal of any law enforcement investigation. Gathering statements from potential suspects plays an important role in furthering that goal. However, these interviews can prove challenging because many times the offender has the opposite goal as getting to the truth could result in them being criminally charged. Originally written for PoliceOne The challenge in sexual assault cases often isn’t identifying the suspect, it's proving a crime occurred
“To hear something with thoughtful attention, to give consideration” is how Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines listening. Yet many times when we say we are listening, what we are really doing is hearing the other person’s words through our own preconceived bias and notions. This tendency becomes particularly problematic when police officers are tasked with investigating sexual assault. |