Sexual Violence: Policies, Practices, and Challenges in the United States and CanadaJames F. Hodgson, Debra S. Kelley Bloomsbury Academic, 2002 - 246 pages Drawing on the most recent studies, this collection of articles assesses and evaluates current criminal justice responses, policies, and practices regarding sexual violence in the United States and Canada. Focusing on methodological and ideological issues, rape law reform, criminal justice responses, social contexts of sexual assault, and community responses, authors from the fields of sociology, criminal justice, law, counseling, anthropology, biology, and psychology provide detailed studies of the problems and challenges involved in this very sensitive and important issue. The broad perspective provides readers with a comprehensive introduction to the current state of criminal justice responses to sexual assault as well as the changes and progress being made in the area. By providing such extensive coverage, the volume also offers readers a guide to the very nature and extent of sexual violence and its consequences. |
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... complainant's age ; marital status ; occupation ; alcohol use ; complainant's " mental state " before and after the assault ; the complainants ' sexual history and practices ; the loca- tion of the attack ; and the length of time it ...
... complainant's emotional health was of " secondary importance " over the accused's rights of “ full answer and de- fense . " Victims ' personal records were also disclosed to defense counsels for such reasons as ( 1 ) unsubstantiated ...
... complainant's credibility , consistency , mem- ory , and whether or not the therapist used recovered memory techniques . " Expert Testimony . Expert testimony was also used to discredit the complain- ant or was disregarded if introduced ...
Contents
The Measurement of Rape | 7 |
Debra S Kelley | 15 |
Biology Sex and the Debate over Chemical Castration | 35 |
Copyright | |
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