The problem statement is a specific description about the nature of a problem; it also provides the rationale for why a particular problem was chosen. A well-constructed problem statement w

Specific Problem Description

The specific issue connected to my topic is the gender bias in the court system that re-victimizes women who were sexually assaulted. This bias is illustrated by not giving credence to victims, rationalizing offenders, and shifting blame to the victim in court. Such considerations prevent the delivery of justice to the victims and encourage perpetrators to go scot-free. Research shows that police and judicial employees do not believe GBV victims, particularly sexual violence victims, and have negative attitudes towards them, leaving them reluctant to report their cases and compounded by trauma (Sherman et al., 2023). It perpetuates injustice in the justice system and fails to provide the necessary assistance to victims. Addressing this problem involves conducting research on court gender bias and identifying ways to ensure fairness for all sexual abuse victims. This research aims to identify ways to minimize bias and enhance outcomes for female survivors in their quest for justice.

References

Carroll, C. P. (2022). Reinvestigating the Sexual Violence “Justice Gap” in the Swedish Criminal Justice System: Victim-Centered Alternatives to the Criminal Trial. Feminist Criminology, 18(1), 155708512210776. https://doi.org/10.1177/15570851221077673

Sherman, A. D. F., Cimino, A. N., Balthazar, M., Johnson, K. B., Burns, D. D., Verissimo, A. D. O., Campbell, J. C., Tsuyuki, K., & Stockman, J. K. (2023). Discrimination, Sexual Violence, Depression, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, and Social Support among Black Women. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, 34(1), 35–57. https://doi.org/10.1353/hpu.2023.0004