List two reasons why victims would be reluctant to report rape to the police.

What will be an ideal response?


Examples: Stigma; blaming the victim; sexist treatment of victims; humiliation by defense attorney; difficulty of burden of proof

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Rape shield laws preclude the prosecution from questioning the degree of responsibility that the victim has in her victimization

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Most jurisdictions have what is known as the __________ rate for acriminal offense, which is an unwritten informal agreement betweenmembers of the courtroom workgroup as to what a typical case is worth

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The most preferred method of treatment for juvenile sex offenders involves ______.

A. peer groups B. family counseling C. individual psychotherapy D. pharmacological agents

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David Sudnow is famous for suggesting that criminal justice workers must normalize crime as a part of their jobs

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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