BWLN Book Talk: Credible: Why We Doubt Accusers and Protect Abusers
Please join the Birnbaum Women’s Leadership Network, the Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality at NYU, the Institute for Public Knowledge at NYU, Law Women, and NYU Law Review for a virtual book talk on Deborah Tuerkheimer’s new book, Credible: Why We Doubt Accusers and Protect Abusers, which examines why we are primed to disbelieve allegations of sexual abuse — and how we can transform a culture and a legal system structured to dismiss accusers.
*Deborah Tuerkheimer, Class of 1940 Research Professor of Law, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law; Author, Credible: Why We Doubt Accusers and Protect Abusers
*Emily Sack ’91 (moderator), Professor of Law, Roger Williams University School of Law; Adjunct Professor, NYU School of Law
This event is free and open to the public; kindly register via Zoom. Attendees will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link and password after registering. Automatic captioning will be provided for this event. If you require additional accommodations, please email the BWLN at womensleadership@nyu.edu.