TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2023//
TI  - A virtual reality courtroom for survivors of sexual violence: a mixed-method pilot study on application possibilities
JO  - Violence against women
A1  - Sigurvinsdottir, Rannveig
A1  - Skúladóttir, Hildur
A1  - Antonsdóttir, Hildur Fjóla
A1  - Cardenas, Paola
A1  - Georgsdóttir, Margrét Tórshamar
A1  - Írisardóttir Þórisdóttir, Malena
A1  - Jónsdóttir, Erla Katrín
A1  - Konop, Magdalena
A1  - Valdimarsdóttir, Heiðdís B.
A1  - Vilhjálmsson, Hannes Högni
A1  - Asgeirsdottir, Bryndis Bjork
SP  - ePub
EP  - ePub
VL  - ePub
IS  - ePub
N2  - This mixed-method pilot study examined the application possibilities of a virtual courtroom to support survivors of sexual violence who may experience courtroom-associated distress. Female sexual violence survivors (n = 13) who had testified in court following victimization entered an interactive virtual courtroom replica. Their reactions were measured quantitatively and qualitatively. The virtual courtroom evoked both subjective and physiological stress. Participants perceived the virtual reality environment as similar to the real-life courtroom. Most reported negative experiences from interacting with the criminal justice system. The virtual courtroom is a possible future strategy to support survivors when reporting violence to the justice system.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1077-8012
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10778012231205589
ID  - ref1
ER  -