NPCC welcomes new advisor to Rape Review

Professor Hohl was one of the lead academics on Operation Soteria, the transformational approach to the investigation of rape and sexual offences, which all 43 forces have signed up to and are implementing.

Chief Constable Sarah Crew, NPCC Lead for Adult Sexual Offences and the Joint Senior Responsible Officer for Operation Soteria said:

“I am delighted to see that Professor Katrin Hohl has been announced as the Independent Advisor to the Rape Review. Her knowledge and expertise which she has brought to Operation Soteria will ensure the voices of victims are heard at the most senior decision-making level.

“Professor Hohl, alongside Professor Betsy Stanko, was responsible for the academic rigour and vital research that has enabled the National Operating Model for Rape and Serious Sexual Offences to be brought to life. Her passion for driving change, holding police to account and doing the best for victims are an asset for this role and I wish her all the best.

"We will continue to drive forward and build on her brilliant work, by tackling perpetrators of these awful crimes and ensuring victims get the justice they want and deserve."