Submitted by Lori Forster on Sunday 18th October 2020
Published on Tuesday 26th January 2021
Current status: Closed
Closed: Monday 26th July 2021
Signatures: 41
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abuse ~ Child ~ Compulsory ~ Education ~ Judge ~ Judges ~ Psychology ~ system
Require jurors in Child Abuse/Rape trials be educated on the "Five Fs"
These 5 reactions are immediate, automatic and instinctive responses to fear/trauma. The Government should require that jurors in child abuse/rape trials be provided with educational material on the five F’s of psychology prior to the trial.
Every child/rape victim deserves a fair understanding. This needs to be compulsory in every child abuse/rape trial.
It is crucial for the juror to understand the physiological/emotional response of the victim so that they receive a fair trial. How can they judge the victim’s reaction without this knowledge? A traumatised victim may be unable to give an accurate account of why they reacted a certain way and education in the 5-F’s should allow a fairer system for victims.
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