Do dating apps enable sexual predators? | Julie Valentine | TEDxBYU

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Dating apps have been linked to a growing number of sexual assaults. Research indicates that these sexual assaults are more violent than other date rapes. Dating apps may be able to reduce the risk of sexual violence by improving security measures. Dr. Julie Valentine conducts sexual assault research and practices as a certified sexual assault nurse examiner. She applies her research findings to inform interdisciplinary practice and legislation. Dr. Valentine and her research team currently have multiple research studies utilizing their database of ~9,000 sexual assault cases. They are keenly aware that each sexual assault case represents an individual who suffered trauma and strive to represent these survivors’ voices. Dr. Valentine created a middle-range forensic nursing theory, the Constructed Theory of Forensic Nursing Care, as an international framework for forensic nursing education, practice, and research. Her primary goal is to instigate social and criminal justice system changes to reduce sexual violence. Dr. Valentine is an Associate Dean and Associate Professor at Brigham Young University College of Nursing. She is lovingly supported by her large family of 8 children, 5 grandchildren and her husband. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx