Name: Unseen Influences: Psychology, Violence, and Justice
Start: 2025-05-20T19:00:00
End: 2025-05-20T20:30:00
Location: The Happy Wombat

Join us for an eye-opening evening as two expert speakers delve into the hidden psychological and societal forces shaping our responses to domestic and family violence, and sexual assault. From the silence surrounding DFV to the unconscious biases affecting juror decisions, this event explores how psychology can help shift perspectives, spark conversations, and support justice and healing.

This event will contain discussions about violence and sexual assault

The Emperor's New Clothes - DFV and Psychology

Saskia Behan (PhD Candidate, University of Newcastle )

Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) is prevalent in Australia. It can cause great harms and commonly underlies many mental health issues. Why are we still finding it so difficult to talk about and where should the conversation begin? An exploration of some of the factors that may influence the way we respond to DFV.

Helping jurors make accurate decisions in sexual assault trials

Dr Faye Nitschke (Lecturer, University of Newcastle)

Mistaken beliefs about sexual assault (e.g., victims are assaulted by strangers) mislead jurors to doubt evidence and convict the perpetrator in only 2% of sexual assault trials. In this talk we will discuss using psychology to support jurors to make accurate decisions in sexual assault trials.

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