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Identifying and Preventing Gender and Intersectional Bias in LE


Identifying and Preventing Gender and Intersectional Bias in Law Enforcement Responses to Domestic and Sexual Violence

Publication Date: January 14, 2022

Online Resource
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Agencies:
Casa De Esperanza National Latin Network
UN Women
University of Miami School of Law
Authors:
Garcia, Olivia
Hidalgo, Rosie
Lopez, Carrie Bettinger
Nargund, Renu Sara

Domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of gender-based violence (GBV) are epidemics that exist globally, despite many years of efforts to address GBV through public health, criminal justice, education, and social welfare arenas. The purpose of this resource is to compile materials focused on improving law enforcement responses to domestic violence and sexual assault.


Topic(s):

Collaboration and Partnerships Documentation and Report Writing Investigations Trauma

VAWA Crime(s):

Dating Violence Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Stalking Trafficking in Tribal Nations/Communities

Role(s):

Investigator/Detective Patrol Officer/Deputy