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Testimony

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From
To
Rocchio Rocchio
Date
January 15, 2025
Subject
Clinical experience with disclosure of sexual abuse and assault
Message Content

Rocchio explains that in clinical practice and training, it is more effective to use behavioral descriptors rather than labels like 'rape' or 'abuse' when asking about traumatic experiences. This is because individuals often do not apply these labels to themselves, even if the described events occurred.

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This document is a court transcript from January 15, 2025, detailing the direct examination of a witness named Rocchio. Rocchio explains that in clinical settings, it is more effective to use specific behavioral descriptions when asking about sexual assault, rather than using labels like 'rape' or 'abuse'. This is because studies and clinical experience show that individuals may not self-identify with such labels even if they have experienced the described events.

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