Rape and sexual assault : a reference handbook

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    • Hatch, Alison E.

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Rape and sexual assault : a reference handbook

Alison E. Hatch

(Contemporary world issues)

ABC-CLIO, [2023]

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Content Type: text (rdacontent), Media Type: unmediated (rdamedia), Carrier Type: volume (rdacarrier)

Includes bibliographical references and index

Summary: "An authoritative, balanced resource that examines the problem of sexual violence in our society, exploring the various factors that contribute to these crimes and the difficulty of prosecuting many offenses. It discusses who is being victimized, who is perpetrating the offenses, and what can be done (and is being done) to reduce rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment. The volume also explores the role that both poor prosecutorial leadership and rape culture have played in facilitating sexual assault and abuse and how shifts in attitude and policy could work to prevent the assaults from occurring. One of the most valuable aspects of the book is that it surveys the history of rape and sexual assault in a manner that helps the reader identify key issues in an easy-to-understand fashion. In addition, the volume's Perspectives section presents a broad range of voices on important aspects of sexual assault and recovery, allowing crucial, diverse perspectives to round out the author's expertise"-- Pro

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This authoritative one-stop resource helps readers understand the problem of sexual assault in the United States, including societal factors, notorious cases, laws and practices, victim advocacy and reform efforts, and keys to recovery. It discusses who is being victimized, who is perpetrating the offenses, and what can be done (and is being done) to reduce rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment in homes and communities across America. The volume also explores the role that investigative shortcomings and rape culture have played in facilitating sexual assault and abuse, and how shifts in attitude and policy could combat this devastating crime.

Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgments 1. Background and History Introduction Terminology Theories of Sexual Violence Biology/Evolutionary Psychopathology Social Learning and Gender Socialization Feminist Perspectives on Rape and Rape Culture Culture of Violence Historical Overview Marital Rape Rape as a Weapon in War Rape on Campus America's Most Underreported Crime Male and LGBT Victims of Rape Misconceptions about Rapists Risk Factors for Sexual Assault Victimization Activism New Laws and Policies Conclusion References 2. Problems, Controversies, and Solutions Introduction Problems in Serving Justice An Underreported Crime Challenges of Pursuing Sexual Assault Investigations The Rape Kit Backlog Statutes of Limitations Failure to Believe and False Accusation Rates Punishments and Treatments Therapeutic Sex Offender Treatments Medical Treatments for Sex Offenders Supervision and Registration Restorative Justice Sexual Misconduct on Campus Obama Administration Policies on Sexual Assault on Campus Trump Administration Policies on Sexual Assault on Campus Biden Administration Policies on Sexual Assault on Campus School Disciplinary Boards versus the Criminal Justice System The U.S. Military and Sexual Misconduct Challenges in Reporting Challenges Posed by the Chain of Command Solutions Activism Legislation Affirmative Consent and Consent Education Bystander Intervention Rape Prevention Dismantling Rape Culture Conclusion References 3. Perspectives Introduction Behind the Hotline Lindsey Breslin Working at a Child Advocacy Center Robin Friesen-Holwell You Are Not Alone: The Perspective of a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Elyse Diewald More Than JUST Words: Integrating Trauma Informed Practices into Justice System Responses Elisa Carias Perspectives from the Field: Campus Sexual Assault Prevention Teresa Wroe Reflections from My Work with Survivors Eve Wesson Lessons I Never Wanted to Learn Annie O'Brien Was It Really Ok? Gavrielle Mayman Unburying Trauma Giovanni Alexis Venzor Melendez 4. Profiles Introduction Selected Cases: Organizations Armed Forces, U.S. Boy Scouts of America (Scouts BSA) Catholic Church Selected Cases: Individuals Bill Cosby (1937-) Jeffrey Epstein (1953-2019) R. Kelly (1967-) Larry Nassar (1963-) Harvey Weinstein (1952-) Prominent Politicians Selected Activists Tarana J. Burke (1973-) Christine Blasey Ford (1966-) Anita Hill (1956-) Mary P. Koss Rachel Lloyd (1975-) Chanel Miller (1992-) Denis Mukwege (1955-) and Nadia Murad (1993-) Campus Activists and Organizations National Anti-Sexual Assault Organizations References 5. Data and Documents Introduction Data Table 5.1 Reasons for Not Reporting Sexual Assault Prevalence Figure 5.1 Locations of Sexual Assault Figure 5.2 Most Perpetrators Are Known to the Victim Table 5.2 Number of Known Untested Rape Kits Table 5.3 Elementary, Secondary, and Post- Secondary Schools with Open Investigations for Possible Title IX Violations for Mishandling Sexual Assault Cases Documents Victims of Crime Act (1984) Clery Act (1990) Violence Against Women Act (1994) Prison Rape Elimination Act (2003) Enough is Enough Act (2015) Victim's Impact Statement in Stanford Rape Sentencing (2016) National Defense Authorization Act (Fiscal Year 2022) 6. Resources Introduction Books Sexual Assault Memoirs Resources for Healing Select Journal Articles and Research Reports (2010-Present) Documentaries/Docuseries Podcasts Activism Nonprofits, Organizations, Programs, and Campaigns 7. Chronology Glossary Index

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