Roundtable: Barriers to Reporting Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Session Submission Type: Roundtable Session

Abstract

This roundtable will analyze various barriers to reporting sexual assault and domestic violence. Barriers range from lack of resources in the community to laws that indirectly criminalize the victim when these incidents happen. Each barrier will be critiqued from a feminist/intersectional standpoint to give a holistic view of the problem and how it affects different communities. The discussion will center around victim rights, knowledge, and access to reporting abuse. Juvenile rights, tribal laws, and funding concerns will be raised during the discussion.

Sub Unit

• Area XIII: Roundtable Sessions

Chair

• Pamela Derck, The George Washington University

Discussants

• Jennifer Elizabeth Meneray, The George Washington University

• Nicholas Mastron, The George Washington University

• Pamela Derck, The George Washington University