The 'Whole Story' approach to investigating sexual offences. Interview with Dr Patrick Tidmarsh

'Whole Story' - Dr Patrick Tidmarsh

This was a live online interview with Dr Patrick Tidmarsh, who has been working with sexual offenders, investigations and the police for about 30 years.

We discuss his 'Whole Story' approach to investigating sexual offences, and why it is better for victims, for investigators, and why it gets a lot more evidence in the case than the usual approaches.

Patrick has put together a book on this methodology:

Also, do you know how many sexual assault allegations are false? The answer may surprise you! Read about it here: https://doi.org/10.1177/1077801210387747

Some research by Suzanne Blackwell which is mentioned: https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Suzanne-Blackwell-2065514463

Another article recommended: Lawyers’ Strategies for Cross-examining Rape Complainants: Have We Moved Beyond the 1950s? Sarah Zydervelt, Rachel Zajac, Andy Kaladelfos, Nina Westera; The British Journal of Criminology, Volume 57, Issue 3, 1 May 2017, Pages 551–569, https://doi.org/10.1093/bjc/azw023

Patrick also recommends Judith Herman's book on Trauma & Recovery

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