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Rape: The Misunderstood Crime

The Misunderstood Crime
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Rape is probably the most misunderstood of violent crimes. The dynamics related to both rapists and rape victims are explored in this volume, which dispels many mistaken beliefs about rape by synthesizing current research from a psychological perspective. Among the topics explored are: that only a very small proportion of rapists are ever convicted; that when an accusation of rape is made, it is the victim who too often becomes the focus of attention; and that while the stereotype of the rapist as a madman, a stranger to the victim, is still prevalent, most rapes are committed by someone known to the victim.
Why Study Rape? The Rapist Stranger Rape Date Rape and Acquaintance Rape Spousal Rape Attitudes toward Rape and Rape Victims Explaining Negative Reactions to Rape Victims The Reactions of Rape Victims The Rape Victim at Trial Rape and the Law The Treatment of Victims and Rapists The Prevention of Rape
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