Male rape is a problem that does not occur only in prison, and yet we see that reporting of this kind is low. What are the reasons for this low reporting rate, and what are some ways to encourage rape survivors to report this victimization?

What will be an ideal response?


Male rape is not reported due to fear of retaliation, fear of being ridiculed or not believed. There are also only a few support groups for men. Section b is based on student opinion.

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a. virtue b. happiness c. families d. communities

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The theorists of the life-course perspective are Sykes and Matza

a. True b. False

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When the temporary detention of a juvenile is required while contacting parents or a guardian or arranging transportation to a juvenile detention facility, police are limited by Federal regulations to detaining the youth in a secure environment for no more than ______ hr.

A. 3 B. 6 C. 12 D. 24

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Which would not constitute an example of an ex post facto law?

A) ?A law against a new drug that punishes sellers of the drug who were doing business before the law went into effect. B) ?A new law that imposes an even longer prison sentence for possession of the drug than previous laws. C) ?A law that lowers the standard of proof required for convicting sellers of the drug. D) ?A law that alters punishment before the fact. E) ?All are examples of ex post facto laws.

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