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ONEONTA, N.Y. -- As the conclusion of the Red Flag Campaign at the
SUNY College at Oneonta, national expert Dr. David Lisak, an Associate
Professor of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts--Boston, will
offer presentations on "The Undetected Rapist" on Wednesday, November 4, in
the ballroom of the Hunt College Union.
At noon on November 4, Dr. Lisak will speak with SUNY Oneonta campus
professionals and colleagues from nearby institutions. At 3 p.m., he will
offer a special presentation for law enforcement officials co-sponsored by
the Opportunities for Otsego Violence Intervention Program. At 8 p.m., he
will offer a presentation that is open to all. Admission to the evening
event is complimentary, and members of the community are invited to attend.
According to Dr. Lisak’s research, the majority of rapes are committed by
"undetected" rapists--men who commit rapes but who are either not reported
or not prosecuted for their crimes. At SUNY Oneonta, he will discuss the
ramifications of his research for sexual assault prevention educators, law
enforcement officials, and the general public.
According to Dr. Lisak, "undetected" rapists almost never inflict
visible, physical injuries on their victims. Their crimes are characterized
by extensive planning and premeditation, the frequent use of alcohol and
other drugs to render their victims vulnerable, and the use of sufficient
force and threats to terrify their victims into submission. A majority of
"undetected" rapists are serial offenders, and a majority commit other forms
of violence.
In addition to his teaching and research, Dr. Lisak serves on the faculty
of the National Judicial Education Program and the American Prosecutors
Research Institute, and he consults frequently with law enforcement and
prosecutors on sexual violence and homicide cases across the country. He has
conducted workshops in more than 40 states and consults widely with
universities, the military, and other institutions regarding sexual assault
prevention and policies.
Dr. Lisak’s appearance at SUNY Oneonta is sponsored by the
PAIRS
Committee (Prevention, Awareness & Intervention for Relationship violence &
Sexual assault) and the Public Events Committee. More information is
available from SUNY Oneonta Health Educator Rebecca Harrington at (607)
436-3540.
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