Harper
Harper Chaisson
Organisation
Carleton University
Country
Canada

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Biography

Harper is a master’s student passionate about understanding the social and cognitive factors that shape investigative interviews and their outcomes. Specifically, her research interests include information elicitation techniques, false confessions, and perceptions of victim credibility. By advancing knowledge in this field, Harper aims to contribute to the development of more ethical and effective investigative practices.

 



 

Perceptions of Sexual Assault Victims - Harper Chaisson

Carleton University

This research examines how trauma-related emotional expression influences police perceptions of victim credibility in sexual assault cases. By testing whether brief trauma education reduces bias, it proposes a low-cost intervention to improve investigative decisions. The goal is to ensure victims are believed based on evidence, not emotional display, promoting justice and accountability.