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Understanding Gender-Biased Policing: Police Misconduct, DV, and SA
10 Pages
Online Resource
Understanding Gender-Biased Policing: Police Misconduct, Domestic Violence, and Sexual Assault
Publication Date: May 2016
This document details gender-biased policing, police misconduct, domestic violence, and sexual assault. This briefing outlines examples of gender-biased policing, offers ways for police to address bias, and suggests steps toward police reform.
Topic(s):
Investigations Policy/Protocol DevelopmentVAWA Crime(s):
Domestic Violence Sexual AssaultRole(s):
Chief/Sheriff/Executive First Line Supervisor Investigator/Detective Patrol Officer/DeputyRelated Resources
IACP Sexual Assault Response: Policy and Training Content Guidelines
Publication Date: March 23, 2017
This publication is designed to support law enforcement agencies with the creation of comprehensive sexual assault policies. It includes policy recommendations, suggestions for collaboration, and procedures.
Executive Guidebook: Practical Approaches for LE's Response to SA
Publication Date: 2018
This guidebook includes recommendations for how police departments can enhance their response to sexual assault. It contains guidance for agency policies and procedures, accountability tactics, training, collaboration, report writing, and more.
Protecting Victims of Domestic Violence
1 hour
Publication Date: Mar 2011
This guide, for law enforcement, provides guidance on the inter-jurisdictional enforcement of protection orders.
