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Sexual assault 'myths' could muddy Kavanaugh hearing

Sexual assault 'myths' could muddy Kavanaugh hearing

09/21/2018

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Sexual assault 'myths' could muddy Kavanaugh hearing

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Sexual assault 'myths' could muddy Kavanaugh hearing

President Trump’s tweet challenging Christine Blasey Ford’s claims because she didn’t report it when it happened set off alarms for survivors and advocates. In fact, most victims never report the sexual assault to law enforcement, says clinical psychologist Veronique Valliere. She joins Amna Nawaz to talks about the complexities of reporting sexual violence.

09/21/2018

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