10 Victims of Rapes and Other Sexual Assaults
CHAPTER OUTLINE Sexual Assaults and Rapes: The Social Reaction
The Rediscovery of the Plight of Rape Victims
The Consequences of Being Sexually Assaulted
The Controversy Surrounding Questions of Shared Responsibility
“Real Rapes” as Compared to “Acquaintance Rapes” and “Date Rapes”
Victim-Blaming Viewpoints Victim-Defending Perspectives
Estimates of the Incidence, Prevalence, and Seriousness of Rape
Who Faces the Gravest Dangers? Differential Risks of Being Sexually Assaulted and Raped
How the Criminal Justice System Handles Rape Victims
The Controversy over Unfounded Accusations The Accuser Versus the Accused Unwanted Publicity and Negative Media Portrayals Rape Shield Laws Issues Surrounding Force and Resistance The Need for Corroboration
Rape Victims and the Police: Reporting Rates and Solution Rates
Rape Victims and Prosecutors Crisis Centers: Providing Emergency Assistance
The Rediscovery of More Victims of Rapes and Sexual Assaults
Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assaults The Rediscovery of More Rape Victims
Sexual Assaults on Campus Maximalist Versus Minimalist Perspectives Addressing Sexual Misconduct on Campus
Sexual Assaults Within the Military Sexual Assaults Between Males Sexual Assaults Behind Bars Sexual Assaults Within Marriages
Three Competing Approaches to Reducing the Problem of Forcible Rape
Summary
Key Terms Defined in the Glossary
Questions for Discussion and Debate
Critical Thinking Questions
Suggested Research Projects
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