REVITALIZED METHODS NEEDED FOR INVESTIGATION OF RAPE COMPLAINTS

• NCJ Number: 12006
• Journal: Police Chief Volume: 40 Issue: 12 Dated: (DECEMBER 1973) Pages: 14-15
• Author(s): H C SHOOK
• Date Published: 1973
• Length: 2 pages
• Corporate Author: International Assoc of Chiefs of Police
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

REPORT ON SEMINAR CONDUCTED BY SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ON RAPE.

Abstract

CONFRONTED WITH STATISTICAL EVIDENCE THAT THE INCIDENCE OF RAPE IS INCREASING, POLICE MUST REJECT OUTDATED APPROACHES TO THE CRIME. THE AUTHOR BRIEFLY REVIEWS THE TWO-DAY PROGRAM WHICH INCLUDED SESSIONS ON RAPE AS A SOCIAL FACTOR, THE NEW PENNSYLVANIA PENAL CODE LAW ON RAPE, MOTIVATIONS OF THE RAPIST, AND TECHNIQUES OF INVESTIGATION AND QUESTIONING OF THE VICTIM AND SUSPECTS.