Heather D. Flowe, PhD
The reality of rape: reframing the discussion
The stories that are presented to us give a highly skewed picture about the reality of rape.
Heather D. Flowe, PhD
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Heather D. Flowe, PhD
Science on trial: Weinstein, memory, and the chasm between science and law
We have come a long way in our understanding of memory. Yet we are still deferring to decades-old legal precedents built on myths.
Heather D. Flowe, PhD
New wave of storytellers changing how rape is portrayed on screen
A version of this blog first appeared in The Independent on 20 December 2020. Promising Young Woman, the debut film of Emerald Fennell...
Heather D. Flowe, PhD
US Election 2020: A troubling standoff on sexual violence
Sadly, the loudest voices in the US in 2020 are staying quiet because of their own history. Their silence speaks volumes.
Heather D. Flowe, PhD
Alcohol and remembering sexual assault
Do rape victims remember rape less accurately if they were alcohol intoxicated during the rape? Video summarising a research study that...
Heather D. Flowe, PhD
Why some victims delay in reporting sexual assault
In recent publicised reports of sexual assault, often from events many years ago, some ask why those reporting the assault waited so long...
Heather D. Flowe, PhD
Rape, alcohol and self-blame
A large percentage of sexual assaults still go unreported. A belief that the police will not do anything and that it is a ‘personal...
Heather D. Flowe, PhD
Rethinking the effects of alcohol on eyewitness memory accuracy: A meta-analysis of the literature
Our meta-analysis that synthesizes findings from 1,100+ participants in 10 research studies has been published. The results show that...
Heather D. Flowe, PhD
Alcohol and sexual assault: Do victims remember rape less accurately than other life events?
What sexual assault victims remember about rape has been the subject of much research and courtroom debate, especially when there is...
Heather D. Flowe, PhD
Alcohol, Rape and Lineup Identification Accuracy
Suppose you were a juror in a rape trial where the complainant was alcohol-intoxicated during the alleged attack. The complainant...
Heather D. Flowe, PhD
Introducing a new blog: Remembering Rape
Why this blog? When Kavanaugh was confirmed to the Supreme Court, many people took this to mean that this proves his innocence. In cases...
Heather D. Flowe, PhD
Dr Ford, alcohol, and remembering sexual assault: What do we know?
The blog I wrote about Kavanaugh v Ford can be found on the BPS website.