NCJ Number
100486
Journal
Deviant Behavior Volume: 6 Issue: 4 Dated: (1985) Pages: 347-361
Date Published
1985
Length
15 pages
Annotation
This paper analyzes assault victims' reactions over the course of two months.
Abstract
Specifically, reaction types are analyzed across four dimensions: behavioral changes, interpersonal difficulties, physical symptoms, and emotional responses. Initially, most rape victims report fairly high levels of disruption across three of the four reaction types, with some signs of recovery two months later. Patterns of reactions are also exhibited. At the two month follow-up, behavioral changes, physical symptoms, and emotional responses have declined, while interpersonal difficulties have increased slightly. These data suggest that the present service delivery system of the rape crisis center may be problematic in that they offer only short-term intervention. Some victims may require a different type of service from such centers. (Publisher abstract)