TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2001//
TI  - Police training in sexual assault response: process, outcomes, and elements of change
JO  - Criminal justice and behavior
A1  - Lonsway, Kimberly A.
A1  - Welch, Susan
A1  - Fitzgerald, Louise F.
SP  - 695
EP  - 730
VL  - 28
IS  - 6
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0093-8548
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/009385480102800602
ID  - ref1
ER  -