Empowering Justice: Applying Empowerment Theory to Law Enforcement Responses to Sexual Assault Survivors
Published online on March 06, 2026
Abstract
Violence Against Women, Ahead of Print.
Sexual assault remains a prominent issue with lasting impacts on survivors. Many sexual assault survivors who report their assault encounter negative experiences with law enforcement, which can contribute to feelings of shame, re-traumatization, and ...
Sexual assault remains a prominent issue with lasting impacts on survivors. Many sexual assault survivors who report their assault encounter negative experiences with law enforcement, which can contribute to feelings of shame, re-traumatization, and ...