Criminal procedure: gender bias in sexual assault and domestic violence investigations.
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Overview
This bill aims to address gender bias in investigations of sexual assault and domestic violence. It grants victims the right to a fair, unbiased, and complete investigation, regardless of gender, and allows them to request reinvestigations if they believe the initial investigation was flawed. The bill also creates a civil cause of action for law enforcement agencies that violate these rights and mandates that training for law enforcement officers include trauma-informed methods, gender-neutral language, and bias prevention strategies. Furthermore, it requires the Department of Public Health to develop public education materials about the prevalence of these crimes across all genders.
Key provisions
- Establishes a victim’s right to a fair, unbiased, and complete investigation for sexual assault and domestic violence, regardless of gender.
- Authorizes victims to request a reinvestigation of their reports if they believe the initial investigation was inadequate.
- Creates a civil cause of action against law enforcement agencies for violating these rights.
- Requires district attorneys to establish a process for reviewing and investigating reported cases, including a report to the victim.
- Mandates that law enforcement training courses include trauma-informed methods, gender-neutral language, and bias prevention.
- Requires the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training to develop a course on gender bias in responding to these reports.
- Directs the Department of Public Health to create public education materials about the prevalence of sexual assault and domestic violence across all genders.
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