
Read the new article on our website about @jgbvr_wcw's recent collaboration with @WomensLawProj and the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) to audit the Austin Police Department’s handling of sexual assault cases. wcwonline.org/2023/wcw-colla…
Dr Linda M. Williams
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Justice & Gender-Based Violence Researcher. End sexual violence, child abuse & rape culture. Sr research scientist & Prof Emerita. Tweets my own.

Read the new article on our website about @jgbvr_wcw's recent collaboration with @WomensLawProj and the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) to audit the Austin Police Department’s handling of sexual assault cases. wcwonline.org/2023/wcw-colla…




Following the tragic murders of at least 18 people in #LewistonME last night, we at the #NationalMassViolenceCenter are providing a resource guide that may provide guidance to survivors, family members, community leaders, and mental health providers. ow.ly/iG3350Q1cMP



Research by @proflwilliams @profmorabito @april_pattavina found that sexual assaults in the U.S. were less likely to lead to arrest or guilty verdict when survivors did not fit stereotypes of the "ideal victim.”









This new report into @Austin_Police’s handling of sexual assaults conducted by the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) in conjunction @WomensLawProj and @jgbvr_wcw has identified multiple recommendations to improve investigations and processes. austintexas.gov/news/independe…

As the result of a resolution I authored, the Police Executive Research Forum released a report on Austin sexual assault investigations. We must continue to reform Austin’s sexual assault response system so that every survivor can access justice & healing. youtube.com/watch?v=Z7zFRx…





