Does the Narrative Style of Video Evidence Influence Judgements About Rape Complainant Testimony?

Westera, Nina; McKimmie, Blake M.; Kebbell, Mark Rhys; Milne, Rebecca; Masser, Barbara M.

doi:10.1002/acp.3146

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“…Studies that excluded participants based on general memory checks excluded between 0–17% of the total sample. Two studies were unclear about the final number of participants excluded (Park, 2011; Westera et al, 2015).…”

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Jury simulation studies: To exclude or not to exclude participants based on a lack of comprehension of the case?

Cullen

Monds

2020

Applied Cognitive Psychology

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Summary Jury simulation research has been the subject of longstanding criticism in regards to ecological validity. One additional factor that has received little attention that may also impact the generalizability of this research relates to excluding participants based on their memory of, or their attention paid to, the case. In order to determine how common this exclusion is, the authors conducted a scoping review of jury simulation studies within the last 10 years across three major legal psychology journals. The review revealed variability in if and how studies excluded on the basis of poor attention or for failing manipulation or general memory checks. In addition, studies that did exclude on this basis varied greatly in the proportion of the sample that was excluded. Recommendations are provided in order to assist jury researchers in future with how best to manage exclusions on the basis of juror memory and attention.

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confidence: 99%

Jury simulation studies: To exclude or not to exclude participants based on a lack of comprehension of the case?

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Monds

2020

Applied Cognitive Psychology

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“…(if anything did happen) and "who did what? ", but if the same interview is then used to evaluate a victims or witness's reliability and credibility then too much detail could be debilitating (though also see Westera, McKimmie, Kebbell, Milne, & Masser, 2015).…”

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Demonstrating detail in investigative interviews—An examination of the DeMo technique

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Milne

Rosloot³

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Applied Cognitive Psychology

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Summary Attaining an uninterrupted free report (FR) is at the heart of best practice investigative interviewing guidance. However, witnesses/victims do not naturally provide detailed accounts. Techniques have been developed to counter‐act this, such as a report everything (RE) instruction. This research examined the relative effectiveness of an addition to the RE component, a demonstration of the level of detail, using a behavioural exemplar, by describing an innocuous object; the Demonstration for More detail (DeMo) technique. Participants (N = 61) watched a mock crime video and asked to recall it using one of three instructions: (a) basic FR as the control, (b) RE instruction and (c) RE instruction plus DeMo technique. Participants who were given the DeMo technique recalled more details than both the control and RE groups. Accuracy rates were similarly high across all conditions. The implications of using the DeMo technique within an investigative interview are discussed.

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“…Problematically, though, such provisions are not available nationwide, so not all victims can access the best facilities -at least not without travelling significant distances, a significant challenge in more rural locations. Within these bespoke premises are facilities for Evidential Video Interviewing (EVI), a technique also implemented with other vulnerable victims for whom giving evidence might be especially traumatic (Westera et al, 2015). In EVI the content, structure and conduct of the interview is distinct from the standard form for taking a statement from a crime victim.…”

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Giving voice to the victims of sexual assault: the role of police leadership in organisational change

Rowe

Macauley

2019

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate a long-term programme within a police service that sought to transform the policing of adult sexual assault cases through reforming case management and investigation practices, as well as cultural perspectives among staff. Design/methodology/approach The study is based on a case-study approach of change and reform within a single police service. Fieldwork consisted of more than 240 semi-structured interviews and focus groups with police officers, civilian staff, victim advocates, crown prosecutors, defence lawyers, doctors and staff from victim specialist support agencies. Extensive documentary analysis supplemented the primary findings. Findings Changes to investigations of sexual assault were perceived to be wide-ranging and deeply embedded, and were regarded positively by police officers, staff and external agencies. These are identified in terms of improvements to initial reporting of offences, the development of more rigorous case management and investigations, and enhanced relations with external support agencies. Research limitations/implications The study is necessarily limited to one case study and the analysis would be usefully developed through further application to other police services. Social implications The findings have considerable implications for police leaders and managers and wider society. Victim support and recovery agencies benefit from the reforms outlined, and there are considerable consequences for wider criminal justice that continues to disadvantage victims. Originality/value The paper has considerable originality since it offers a “deep” and “thick” understanding of reform within a particular context. The programme of reform was highly unusual since it was designed and delivered over a ten-year period and addressed many aspects of police organisation.

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Does the Narrative Style of Video Evidence Influence Judgements About Rape Complainant Testimony?

Cited by 16 publications

References 37 publications

Jury simulation studies: To exclude or not to exclude participants based on a lack of comprehension of the case?

Jury simulation studies: To exclude or not to exclude participants based on a lack of comprehension of the case?

Demonstrating detail in investigative interviews—An examination of the DeMo technique

Giving voice to the victims of sexual assault: the role of police leadership in organisational change

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