Trauma-Informed Investigations, Part Two: The First Report
This is episode two of the \u201cTrauma Informed Investigations\u201d series, where we follow a fictitious story to address the legal and human issues that arise in an organization when confronted with allegations of sexual abuse. In today\u2019s episode, we discuss how a person who first receives a report of sexual abuse should respond, including effective listening techniques and how that person can support the victim through the disclosure process. We also discuss some best practices for an organization in its initial response to these allegations.
Leading the discussion is Jill Steinberg, a Partner in Ballard\u2019s Philadelphia Office. Jill is joined by Katharine Manning. Katharine is the author of \u201cThe Empathetic Workplace: Five Steps to a Compassionate, Calm, and Confident Response to Trauma on the Job\u201d, and the President of Blackbird DC. She has worked on issues of trauma and victimization for more than 25 years.