Assessing Credibility

What if there is no other witness and this case is some variation of a "he-said, she-said" scenario? This is quite possible, since many harassers conduct themselves improperly when no one else is around and they consider it "safe" to harass a victim.

In these cases, your ability to assess credibility will be vital. Look for the following, and note it after the meeting:

• Body language
• Tone of voice
• Eye contact
• Language choice (such as using words like "girl" or "chick" instead of "woman")

Take this into consideration when noting the following:

• Consistency and plausibility of the story
• Validity of the story
• Any potential biases

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