RT Article
T1 ‘It's all about the preparation’. Virtual reality courtroom for survivors of sexual violence: a case study
JF Psychology, crime & law
VO 31
IS 7
SP 773
OP 788
A1 Jónsdóttir, Erla Katrín
A2 Konop, Magdalena
A2 Antonsdóttir, Hildur Fjóla
A2 Skúladóttir, Hildur
A2 Cardenas, Paola
A2 Georgsdóttir, Margrét Tórshamar
A2 Írisardóttir Þórisdóttir, Malena
A2 Valdimarsdóttir, Heiðdís B.
A2 Vilhjálmsson, Hannes Högni
A2 Gudjonsson, Gisli H. 1947-
A2 Ásgeirsdóttir, Bryndís Björk
A2 Sigurvinsdottir, Rannveig
LA English
YR 2025
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1933281855
AB This exploratory case study examined the effect of virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET) for a survivor of sexual violence (SV) as a preparation for a court hearing. Five sessions of VRET were completed before the court hearing, and one follow-up session was completed after the trial. In-depth interviews were conducted after each session for detailed assessment about the effects of therapy and first-hand experience of preparing for court. The participant said that the VRET sessions helped her prepare for court, gave an increased sense of control, and allowed her to manage emotions and bodily reactions. The trial itself and preparing for it was seen as an important part of the recovery process, where social support played an important role. VRET appears to be a promising preparation method for SV survivors taking their cases to court. More research is needed to standardize and improve the quality of VRET and examine how it can be combined with other sources of support.
K1 courtroom
K1 Qualitative Interview
K1 Case study
K1 Sexual Violence
K1 Virtual reality exposure therapy
DO 10.1080/1068316X.2024.2316225