Tonic immobility as a defensive trauma response to rape : Brooke A. de Heer and Lynn C. Jones bridging public health and law
By: de Heer, Brooke A
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Contributor(s): Jones, Lynn C.
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ArticleSeries: Violence Against Women.Publisher: Sage, 2023Subject(s): CONSENT | CRIMINAL JUSTICE | EVIDENCE | LAW REFORM | RAPE | RAPE MYTH | SEXUAL VIOLENCE | SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS | TRAUMA | VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE | INTERNATIONAL | UNITED STATESOnline resources: DOI: 10.1177/10778012231174347
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Violence Against Women, 2023, First published online, 19 May 2023Summary: There is widespread scientific evidence that validates tonic immobility (TI) as part of the trauma response in victims of rape, and criminal justice practitioners are increasingly trained in trauma-informed approaches. Yet, legal and policy definitions of consent do not fully recognize TI during the incident as evidence of nonconsent. Using a systematic review of U.S. law and policy regarding sexual violence and consent, this paper analyzes the substantial legal reform of rape law and definitions of consent, suggesting ways to further integrate TI into existing law and legal practices to improve public health approaches and justice responses for victims. (Authors' abstract). Record #8185
Violence Against Women, 2023, First published online, 19 May 2023
There is widespread scientific evidence that validates tonic immobility (TI) as part of the trauma response in victims of rape, and criminal justice practitioners are increasingly trained in trauma-informed approaches. Yet, legal and policy definitions of consent do not fully recognize TI during the incident as evidence of nonconsent. Using a systematic review of U.S. law and policy regarding sexual violence and consent, this paper analyzes the substantial legal reform of rape law and definitions of consent, suggesting ways to further integrate TI into existing law and legal practices to improve public health approaches and justice responses for victims. (Authors' abstract). Record #8185
