Integrity, Action, and Justice

摘要

IN 2015, THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ), Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) released guidance designed to support law enforcement agencies in their efforts to prevent gender bias in the response to sexual assault and domestic violence. The document, Identifying and Preventing Gender Bias in Law Enforcement's Response to Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, focuses on the need for clear policies, comprehensive training, and responsive supervision protocols and accountability systems in order to effectively investigate these crimes, support victims, and focus investigations on the suspects. The guidance presents eight principles that law enforcement agencies should integrate to ensure that gender bias, intentionally or unintentionally, does not undermine efforts to keep victims safe and hold offenders accountable.