April 21, 2021 Call with Dr. Lisa Rocchio

April 21, 2021 Call with Dr. Lisa Rocchio • Dr. Rocchio's training is over the course of her career, not just in graduate school. The topics included traumatic stress (the effects of trauma), and clinical as well as forensic psychology. • Dr. Rocchio has written about, presented, and conducted numerous trainings on the assessment and treatment of trauma. • Dr. Rocchio also trains psychiatric residents at Brown in treating trauma survivors. • Dr. Rocchio's testimony is based on her education as well as her training, experience, and research. • Saying that victims are "susceptible" puts the onus on victims. It is more accurate to say that individuals or victims are "targeted." • Sexual abuse of minors frequently occurs through the use of manipulation or coercion in the context of an established relationship that is developed over time rather than through the use of forcible rape. • It's not fair to say that the presence of women can "especially" facilitate the sexual