NCJ Number
241847
Journal
Violence Against Women Volume: 18 Issue: 12 Dated: December 2012 Pages: 1413-1434
Date Published
December 2012
Length
22 pages
Annotation
This research explores whether advocates express victim-questioning attitudes or questions, negative judgment, or frustration regarding victims' behavior or choices.
Abstract
Despite efforts to educate and create community awareness, rape myths and victim-blaming attitudes persist in society. This research explores whether advocates express victim-questioning attitudes or questions, negative judgment, or frustration regarding victims' behavior or choices. Data from interviews with 58 advocates reveal that the majority (76 percent) of advocates never expressed any victim-questioning attitudes during the interview. However, responses from 14 advocates (24 percent) show that victim-questioning has evolved into a much more complex, subtle form than historical victim blaming or acceptance of rape myths. Abstract published by arrangement with Sage Journals.