Recupero Patricia R
Dr. Recupero is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, and Senior Vice President, Education and Training, Care New England Health System, Providence, RI.
J Am Acad Psychiatry Law. 2018 Mar;46(1):23-30.
The notion of truth and its determination in legal proceedings is contingent on the cultural setting in which a claim is argued or disputed. Recent years have demonstrated a dramatic shift in the public dialogue concerning sexual harassment. This shift reflects changing cultural mores and standards in the workplace and society as a whole, particularly with respect to the validity of women's voices. The subjective reality experienced by victims of sexual harassment is inherently tied to the legal system's treatment of women throughout history. In determinations of truth, our understanding of which information and perspectives are relevant, and our expectations regarding the credibility of complainants and the accused, are undergoing a period of rapid change. The discourse surrounding the #MeToo movement suggests that the "reasonable-person" standard so often applied by courts is poorly suited to sexual-harassment litigation. As our understanding of what constitutes "severe," "pervasive," and "unwelcome" conduct continues to evolve, forensic psychiatrists must strive to uphold the values of respect for persons in the search for the truth.
在法律程序中，真相的概念及其判定取决于主张被论证或争议时的文化背景。近年来，关于性骚扰的公众对话发生了巨大转变。这种转变反映了职场和整个社会中不断变化的文化习俗和标准，尤其是在女性声音的有效性方面。性骚扰受害者所经历的主观现实与法律体系历史上对女性的对待方式有着内在联系。在真相判定中，我们对哪些信息和观点具有相关性的理解，以及我们对投诉人和被告可信度的期望，正处于快速变化的时期。围绕#MeToo运动的讨论表明，法院经常适用的“理性人”标准不太适合性骚扰诉讼。随着我们对构成“严重”“普遍”和“不受欢迎”行为的理解不断演变，法医精神病学家必须努力在追求真相的过程中秉持尊重人的价值观。
