Rape was the fastest growing of all UCR index crimes in the 1970s. This is believed to be due to:
a. A reduction in programs intended to educate the public on the importance of consent
b. An increase in victims’ willingness to report their victimization to police
c. The high rate of drug use during the 1970s, which contributed to the rate of forced sexual intercourse
d. The backlash against the women's movement that occurred after the 1960s
b. An increase in victims’ willingness to report their victimization to police
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A) oppose sentencing reforms B) provide rides to court C) educate policy makers about victims' rights D) fight for the death penalty in murder cases
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