Leveraging Toxicology Expertise as a Sex-Crimes Prosecutor

In Episode 2, Jennifer Sommers describes the impact of her background in biology, chemistry, and toxicology on her ability to evaluate and litigate sexual and domestic violence cases, especially alcohol-facilitated sexual assaults.

As a result of this episode, listeners will be better prepared to:

• Strengthen victim-centered and offender-focused prosecution practices.
• Counter unjust credibility attacks against victims.
• Enhance ability to explain how intoxication impacts capacity to consent at trial.