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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.

This document is a page from a court transcript dated January 15, 2025, detailing the cross-examination of a witness named Rocchio. The questioning focuses on the methodology of a study or article, specifically the demographic characteristics of the "experts" and professionals involved, and challenges the response rate of the data collection, which the questioner labels a "dropout rate."

This document is a page from a court transcript dated January 15, 2025, detailing the cross-examination of a witness named Rocchio. The questioning focuses on the specifics of studies Rocchio cited, including survivor statistics and a 2015 study by Leclerc and Wortley on offender-generated data. Rocchio acknowledges that some details questioned were not present in the summaries they reviewed for their testimony.

This document is a court transcript from a legal case (1:20-cr-00330-PAE), filed on January 15, 2025. It captures the direct examination of a witness named Rocchio, who refutes the suggestion that the targeting of vulnerable children for sexual abuse is merely 'clinical lore'. Rocchio asserts that this phenomenon is substantiated by multiple data sources beyond clinical observation, including prevalence data and studies of offenders.

This document is a page from a court transcript dated January 15, 2025, detailing the cross-examination of a witness named Rocchio. The questioning focuses on the definition of "trauma," referencing the DSM and PTSD criteria, and clarifies the scope of Rocchio's duties as a clinical psychologist beyond just treating clients.

This document is a court transcript from a case filed on January 15, 2025, detailing the direct examination of a witness named Rocchio. Rocchio describes a scientific study involving 18 highly qualified professionals who analyzed and rated offender behaviors to develop a model. The study resulted in identifying 43 specific behaviors categorized into a five-stage model, starting with victim selection.

This document is a transcript of a legal testimony from January 15, 2025, featuring the direct examination of a witness named Rocchio. Rocchio explains that their expert opinions on disclosure-related behaviors in both forensic and clinical practice are founded upon scientific and clinical literature. This literature includes research studies and anonymous surveys that determine the prevalence of traumatic events such as rape, sexual assault, and childhood sexual abuse, which in turn informs the understanding of disclosure patterns.

This document is a page from a court transcript dated January 15, 2025, detailing the cross-examination of a witness named Rocchio. The testimony focuses on the connection between vulnerability factors and becoming a victim of sexual abuse. The witness provides a formal definition of 'grooming' as a set of deceptive strategies used to establish coercion and control for the purpose of sexual exploitation and abuse.

This document is a court transcript from August 10, 2022, featuring the testimony of a witness named Rocchio. Rocchio explains that grooming associated with abuse can be identified retrospectively through two main avenues: clinically, by discussing the development of the abusive relationship with victims during treatment, and through scientific research that analyzes both victim experiences and the tactics used by offenders to lure and entrap children.

This document is a page from a court transcript (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE) filed on January 15, 2025. It captures the direct examination of a witness named Rocchio, who is testifying about the factors that increase a child's risk of sexual abuse. Rocchio identifies several vulnerabilities, including prior victimization, belonging to marginalized or disabled groups, and coming from certain family structures like single-parent homes or environments where other abuse is present.

This document is a court transcript from January 15, 2025, detailing the direct examination of a clinical psychologist named Rocchio. Rocchio testifies about their career specialization in traumatic stress and interpersonal violence, provides a clinical definition of "childhood sexual abuse," and states they have treated "hundreds upon hundreds" of victims. The testimony serves to establish Rocchio's expertise on the subject for the court.

This document is a page from a court transcript dated January 15, 2025, from the case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE. It records the direct examination of a witness named Rocchio, who explains the process of academic peer review for journals, describing it as a 'blind review' to prevent bias. Rocchio also confirms having given professional presentations and begins to define what they are.

This document is a page from a court transcript filed on August 10, 2022, showing the direct examination of a witness named Rocchio. Rocchio provides definitions for 'childhood sexual abuse' and clarifies that 'child' refers to someone under 18. The witness also testifies to having completed approximately 4,000 hours of supervised clinical work with hundreds of patients during their graduate studies.

This document is a page from a court transcript dated January 15, 2025, detailing the cross-examination of a witness named Rocchio. The questioning focuses on the validity of "offender-generated data" and the findings of several studies, including one by McElvaney and Culhane, about the disclosure patterns of child victims. Key points discussed include the potential for cognitive distortions in self-reports and a study finding that a majority of children first disclosed to their mothers and peers.

This document is a page from a court transcript filed on January 15, 2025, from the direct examination of a witness named Rocchio. Rocchio explains the peer-review process for professional presentations, comparing it to academic publication standards, and confirms that the majority of their presentations have focused on trauma psychology and interpersonal violence.