RAPE AND THE VICTIM - A NEW ROLE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

• NCJ Number: 29846
• Journal: FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Volume: 44 Issue: 11 Dated: (NOVEMBER 1974) Pages: 3-6
• Author(s): J STRATTON
• Date Published: 1975
• Length: 5 pages
• Corporate Author: Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Publication Format: Article
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

THIS ARTICLE EXAMINES THE GROWING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE VIOLENT CRIME OF RAPE AND ITS EFFECT ON THE RAPE VICTIM, AND DESCRIBES THE LOS ANGELES SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT'S COMPREHENSIVE RAPE INVESTIGATION PROGRAM.

Abstract

THE RAPE VICTIM MUST OFTEN FACT ATTITUDINAL AND PROCEDURAL DIFFICULTIES WITHIN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. THE COMPREHENSIVE RAPE INVESTIGATION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO REMEDY THESE DIFFICULTIES. SPECIALLY TRAINED FEMALE DEPUTIES INVESTIGATE ALL RAPE CASES. THE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR THESE OFFICERS IS DESCRIBED. THROUGH USE OF THESE FEMALE OFFICERS AND STANDARDIZATION OF MEDICAL EVIDENCE COLLECTION, THIS PROGRAM ATTEMPTS TO COMBAT THE NEGATIVE IMAGE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, PRODUCE MORE CONVICTIONS FOR RAPE OFFENSES, AND BENEFIT THE RAPE VICTIM. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED)