In the midst of a national conversation on sexual harassment and assault sparked by #MeToo and the Me Too movement, one form of sexual violence remains shrouded in silence: when police officers and other law enforcement agents are the perpetrators. Although studies show that sexual violence is the second most frequently reported form of police misconduct after excessive force, it is not the second most frequently talked about, despite the fact that an officer is caught in the act every 5 days. Perhaps most alarmingly, evidence suggests that law enforcement officers frequently prey on survivors of sexual, domestic, and community violence. This two-day virtual workshop will explore the following questions: What does sexual violence by police look like? Who do officers target? Most importantly, how can we put a stop to this systemic problem?
