Heather D. Flowe, PhDThe reality of rape: reframing the discussionThe stories that are presented to us give a highly skewed picture about the reality of rape.
Heather D. Flowe, PhDScience on trial: Weinstein, memory, and the chasm between science and lawWe 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, PhDNew wave of storytellers changing how rape is portrayed on screenA 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, PhDUS 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, PhDAlcohol and remembering sexual assaultDo rape victims remember rape less accurately if they were alcohol intoxicated during the rape? Video summarising a research study that...
Heather D. Flowe, PhDWhy some victims delay in reporting sexual assaultIn 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, PhDRape, alcohol and self-blameA 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, PhDRethinking the effects of alcohol on eyewitness memory accuracy: A meta-analysis of the literatureOur meta-analysis that synthesizes findings from 1,100+ participants in 10 research studies has been published. The results show that...
Heather D. Flowe, PhDAlcohol 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, PhDAlcohol, Rape and Lineup Identification AccuracySuppose you were a juror in a rape trial where the complainant was alcohol-intoxicated during the alleged attack. The complainant...
Heather D. Flowe, PhDIntroducing a new blog: Remembering RapeWhy 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, PhDDr 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.