Alternative reporting options for sexual assault: Perspectives of victim-survivors

Anonymous reporting tools for sexual assault contribute to gathering intelligence, reducing crime, increasing reporting and supporting survivors. This article examines victim survivors' knowledge of and experiences using alternative reporting options, drawing on data collected from a broader st...

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Published in:Trends and issues in crime and criminal justice 2023-11 (678), p.1-17
Main Authors: Heydon, Georgina, Henry, Nicola, Loney-Howes, Rachel, Hindes, Sophie
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitudes
Colleges & universities
Crime and the press
Criminal investigations
Criminology
Focus groups
Intelligence gathering
Methodology
Rape
Rape victims
Services for
Sex crimes
Sexual abuse
Victims of crimes
Violence
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Summary:Anonymous reporting tools for sexual assault contribute to gathering intelligence, reducing crime, increasing reporting and supporting survivors. This article examines victim survivors' knowledge of and experiences using alternative reporting options, drawing on data collected from a broader study of alternative reporting options for sexual assault. Focus groups with victim-survivors and interviews with support service staff reveal that survivors and support staff are unclear about how authorities use data from alternative reporting tools but can identify preferred designs for a form. Victim-survivors in particular strongly support having an alternative reporting option available.
ISSN:0817-8542
1836-2206
DOI:10.52922/ti77123