The justice system is failing victims and survivors of sexual violence

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Walker, T., Foster, A., Majeed-Ariss, R. and Horvath, M. 2021. The justice system is failing victims and survivors of sexual violence. The Psychologist. 34.
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TitleThe justice system is failing victims and survivors of sexual violence
AuthorsWalker, T., Foster, A., Majeed-Ariss, R. and Horvath, M.
Abstract

Tammi Walker, Alison Foster, Rabiya Majeed-Ariss and Miranda Horvath on a role for psychologists in improving processes and protection around rape cases.
The justice system in England and Wales continues to fail survivors of sexual violence. Official figures from the Crown Prosecution Service and Police highlight the ongoing problem of attrition of rape cases from the criminal justice system. Here, we outline the limitations of the endless cycle of reviews in response to the poor treatment of survivors. We argue that solutions which could lead to significant improvements for survivors of sexual violence are possible.

Research GroupCentre for Abuse and Trauma Studies (CATS)
Forensic Psychology Research group
PublisherThe British Psychological Society
JournalThe Psychologist
ISSN0952-8229
Electronic2398-1529
Publication dates
Online14 Dec 2020
PrintSep 2021
Publication process dates
Deposited04 Jan 2021
Accepted09 Oct 2020
Output statusPublished
Accepted author manuscript
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This is a the final accepted version of the following article: Walker, Tammi, Foster, Alison, Majeed-Ariss, Rabiya and Horvath, Miranda A. H. (2020) The justice system is failing victims and survivors of sexual violence. The Psychologist , Volume 34, September 2021. ISSN 0952-8229. Published online at:
https://www.bps.org.uk/volume-34/september-2021/justice-system-faili...

Web address (URL)https://thepsychologist.bps.org.uk/justice-system-failing-victims-and-survivors-sexual-violence
LanguageEnglish
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