Does Gender Affect Judges’ Perceptions of Sexual Assault Cases? Burgstedt, C., Beeby, A., Hayne, H., Hobbs, L., Gross, J., & Patterson, T. (2022).

Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 0(0), 1 – 43.

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This study explored the impacts of offender gender on judge perceptions  of female versus male sex offender and found that there were unique differences that could explain more lenient sentences for females.

Intimate Partner Violence, Legal Systems and Barriers for African American Women Gutowski, E., R., Freitag, S., Zhang, S., Thompson, M.P., & Kaslow, N.J. (2022).

Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 0(0), 1 – 20.

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Significant research has explored barriers African Americans face when they attempt to seek help from the legal system. This study found that hopelessness may partially explain low rates in help-seeking for this population.

Rape Crisis Victim Advocacy: A Systematic Review Wegrzyn, A., Tull, P., Greeson, M.R., Pierre-Louis, C., Patton, E., & Shaw, J. (2022).

Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, 0(0), 1 – 20.

Summary:

This review examined RCC advocacy, perceptions and impact of advocacy, and challenges and facilitators to effective service provision. Findings showed that advocacy is multi-faceted, beneficial, and challenging. While advocates are generally regarded positively by survivors and responders, some responders had concerns that advocates sometimes report victim-blaming and being ill-equipped to meet survivors’ need. Advocates reported that they face specific challenges in their work with survivors and responders.

The Effect of Domestic Violence During Pregnancy on Cortisol Hormone Release, Breastfeeding, and Newborn Avci, S., Ortabag, T., Ulusal, H., & Taysi, S. (2022).

Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 0(0).

Summary:

This study was conducted to determine the effect of domestic violence during pregnancy on the cortisol hormone release, preterm birth, low birth weight, and breastfeeding status. The study found that domestic violence affected cortisol hormone secretion, breastfeeding after birth and newborn health.

Implicit Racial and Gender Bias About Handguns: A New Implicit Association Test Ellyson, A.M., Martin, K.D., Bowen, D., Gallagher, A., & Rivara, F.P. (2022).

Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 1 – 21.

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This study measured racial bias about women and handguns and addressed stereotypes about gun competence and victimization that vary based on race and gender. Findings suggest there is an anti-Black implicit bias about women with handguns (associating Black women with handguns) among adults and support the need for further research measuring racism in systems and structures that intersect with gun possession.

Risk Management in Stalking Victims: A Multi-Agency Approach to Victim Advocacy Jerath, K., Tompson, L., & Belur, J. (2022).

Journal of Interpersonal Violence

Summary:

This study explores the needs of stalking victims from the perspectives of stalking victims, advocates and stakeholders involved in a pilot Multi-Agency Stalking Intervention Program (MASIP). Findings revealed that victims believed the advocacy service of this unique Program aided their ability to cope with stalking.