@article{ref1,
title="Police training in sexual assault response: process, outcomes, and elements of change",
journal="Criminal justice and behavior",
year="2001",
author="Lonsway, Kimberly A. and Welch, Susan and Fitzgerald, Louise F.",
volume="28",
number="6",
pages="695-730",
abstract="This study evaluates an experimental training program at a Midwestern police academy. In Study 1, one class of police recruits participated in a typical training protocol, and two classes attended the experimental program. Outcomes were compared with quantitative measures and qualitative analysis of performance in a simulated sexual assault interview. In Study 2, outcomes were assessed (a) before the experimental program, (b) after classroom instruction but before a simulated interview, (c) after classroom instruction and a simulated interview, and (d) after classroom instruction and two simulated interviews. <br><br>RESULTS suggest that specialized training is effective in improving behavioral performance but not cognitive or attitudinal outcomes. The conclusions highlight the importance of behaviorally focused training and evaluation.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0093-8548",
doi="10.1177/009385480102800602",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/009385480102800602"
}