False and Unfounded Allegations
Research on false and unfounded claims of sexual abuse.
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5. Inconsistent, Piecemeal, Changing, or Incomplete Memories
The belief that faulty memory is proof that the claimed abuse occurred.
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4. Continued Relationship with the Accused
The belief that a victim continuing in relationship with the accused is proof the abuse occurred.
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3. Delayed Disclosure
The belief that delayed disclosure is proof that the assault actually occurred.
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2. Acting “Normal”
The belief that acting normal is a sign of having been sexually traumatized.
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1. “Freeze-Flight-Fight” or Tonic Immobility
The problems with claims of “freeze-flight-fight”.
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6. Devil is in the Details
Critiquing the research that is the basis for the expert’s testimony.
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