Interviewing Rape Victims: Practice and Policy Issues in an International Context

ISBN-13: 9781137353221 / Angielski / Twarda / 2014 / 152 str.

Karen Rich

Opis

This study presents a unique overview of the cultural, social and practical aspects of interviewing rape victims. Exploring a range of issues that affect rape cases including discourse, gender, attitudes and victim's rights, Rich reveals the complexities of sexual assault and looks to how communities can work to respond to and combat such violence.

Spis treści

Introduction 1. Attitudes Towards Rape and Rape Victims 2. Skills for Interviewing Rape Reporters 3. Victim Agencies and Victim Advocates 4. Gender and Rape Victim Interviews 5. Summary and Conclusions 6. Limitations and Future Directions

O autorze

Karen Rich is Assistant Professor in Social Work at Marywood University, USA.