Duty Trumps Doubt™

Changing perspectives since 2009 

Both in-person and virtual presentations are now available.

Being revictimized can be more damaging than the attack itself.  

Duty Trumps Doubt™ changes perspectives through our trauma-informed video and survivor-led presentations specifically designed to help law enforcement, medical personnel, legal professionals and society have a better understanding about the devastating effects sexual crimes have on victims. 

“After seeing the Duty Trumps Doubt presentation at a recent CT Police Chiefs meeting it is my honor to endorse this program for both new recruits and veteran officers. The courage of these survivors to share their stories is remarkable! Duty Trumps Doubt will improve police response to reports of sexual crimes throughout the state, giving our officers the information they need to provide appropriate support and assistance to the victims. This will in turn lead to better investigations that hopefully will result in the arrest and conviction of the offenders. I look forward to bringing the program to my department in the very near future”
— Patrick Ridenhour, Chief of Police, City of Danbury CT

This 30-90 minute presentation will cover:  

  • Firsthand survivor stories & experiences

  • Awareness of the trauma a victim has experienced 

  • Techniques on ways to approach and speak to a victim 

  • The diversity of circumstances and situations in which these crimes occur 

  • The importance of words, body language and empathy when addressing a victim

 

Duty Trumps Doubt received a CINE Golden Eagle Award. Watch this acclaimed video now.

 

Knowledge is power.

Survivors play a pivotal role in the education concerning sexual crimes by sharing their personal experiences, which is vital to preventing revictimization.

75% of victims don’t report.*

*RAINN

“Experiencing the Duty Trumps Doubt presentation was a seminal moment in my professional life. It invoked visceral raw emotions in me, and provoked me to utter the words, “never again.” Our profession must do everything within its power to ensure that victims and survivors of sexual assaults, receive professional high quality police services. Duty Trumps Doubt is transformative. I strongly recommend this training.”
— Vernon L. Riddick, Jr., Chief of Police, West Hartford Police Department CT

Every victim should be treated with dignity and respect.

The way a person acts toward someone who has been a victim of a sexual crime has a profound impact on the victim, the case and the outcome.  

If you’re interested in having a presentation of this program, please fill out the event application by clicking the button below.