Exhibit Impact
Findings from the South Carolina Exhibit Evaluation
South Carolina 2026 exhibit evaluation: matched pre- and post-exhibit responses.
Shifting Understanding of False Allegations
Among sexual assault response team professionals
- • Before the exhibit: 65% of participants significantly overestimated the prevalence of false sexual assault allegations
- • After the exhibit: Only 39% overestimated, with significant reductions in estimated prevalence (10-47% decreases)
Increased Knowledge & Empathy
- • Participants showed improved awareness that sexual assault cases are rarely prosecuted
- • Higher levels of empathy for survivors and increased motivation to advocate for policy change
- • Nearly all participants reported learning important things they plan to apply in their future work
What Participants Reported from the 2026 exhibits
"This was very powerful. It made clear that the questions we ask do matter and the things we do create stress and trauma between survivors and the responses available. Thank you for sharing this important exhibit."
— Legal Professional
"Wonderful display. I thought of so many things I could change. Our justice system needs to change. They are important. They deserve to be loved & taken care of."
— Institutional Staff
"The exhibit was incredibly powerful. Participants learned a lot and plan to examine their own biases to improve their future professional work with survivors."
— Program Director
"This is incredibly important for 911 training and dispatch. The training approach is phenomenal. The exhibit makes clear that the questions we ask and the things we do create stress and trauma for survivors. All of us—regardless of our role—need to examine the questions we're asking and how we can change our practice. Thank you for this work."
— 911 Trainer