Catherine Johnson

Catherine Johnson is a former detective and subject matter expert with experience in developing and implementing training on violence against women for law enforcement, military, and other multi-disciplinary partners both locally and internationally. She also serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for End Violence Against Women International. For more information and resources, visit the EVAWI resource library.

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Adapt and serve: Responding to sexual assault in a pandemic
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Tips on safely maintaining services for sexual assault survivors in today's socially distanced world
When Documenting a Sexual Assault, Words Matter
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Following these seven guidelines when documenting a sexual assault can help increase the odds the case is prosecuted and protect the authenticity of the victim’s narrative.
Determining lack of consent when rape victims use words other than ‘no’ & ‘stop’
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Learn why yes/no victim interview questions by police can set victims up for failure and potentially impede the progress of criminal cases
How to improve sex crime investigations
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Catherine Johnson, a former detective and subject matter expert on sexual violence, shares more than 10 best practices for improving sex crime investigations and public safety response to sexual assault and rape
How to identify a rape victim: Best response practices
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First responders and government officials can follow these best practices on how to respond to sexual assault victims