NCJ Number
38494
Date Published
1976
Length
157 pages
Annotation
GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE NATURE AND CAUSES OF RAPE, THE TYPE OF PERSONS WHO BECOME RAPISTS, AND THE TYPES OF PREVENTIVE, DETERRENT, AND VICTIM-SUPPORTIVE ACTIONS THAT CAN BE TAKEN OR ARE ALREADY IN EFFECT.
Abstract
THE BOOK IS DESIGNED TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND TO URGE CITIZENS TO SUPPORT SUCH MEASURES AS RAPE CRISIS CENTERS, HOTLINES, REFORM OF OUTDATED LAWS, AND IMPROVED EMERGENCY TREATMENT. THE DISCUSSION INCLUDED THE PROBLEM OF SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILDREN AS WELL AS OF ADULTS.