TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2023//
TI  - Tonic immobility as a defensive trauma response to rape: bridging public health and law
JO  - Violence against women
A1  - de Heer, Brooke A.
A1  - Jones, Lynn C.
SP  - ePub
EP  - ePub
VL  - ePub
IS  - ePub
N2  - There is widespread scientific evidence that validates tonic immobility (TI) as part of the trauma response in victims of rape, and criminal justice practitioners are increasingly trained in trauma-informed approaches. Yet, legal and policy definitions of consent do not fully recognize TI during the incident as evidence of nonconsent. Using a systematic review of U.S. law and policy regarding sexual violence and consent, this paper analyzes the substantial legal reform of rape law and definitions of consent, suggesting ways to further integrate TI into existing law and legal practices to improve public health approaches and justice responses for victims.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1077-8012
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10778012231174347
ID  - ref1
ER  -