The Effect of Rape Myth Endorsement on Police Response to Sexual Assault Survivors

The current study used a purposive sample of 517 surveys administered to police officers at one of the five largest and most diverse U.S. cities to assess police adherence to rape myths, while considering demographic, occupational, and neurocognitive predictors. This study also examined rape myth en...

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Autor principal: Garza, Alondra D. (Autor)
Otros Autores: Franklin, Cortney A.
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2021
En: Violence against women
Año: 2021, Volumen: 27, Número: 3/4, Páginas: 552-573
Acceso en línea: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Palabras clave:
Impulsivity
Training
police preparedness
Rape Myths
Sexual Assault
Police
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Sumario:The current study used a purposive sample of 517 surveys administered to police officers at one of the five largest and most diverse U.S. cities to assess police adherence to rape myths, while considering demographic, occupational, and neurocognitive predictors. This study also examined rape myth endorsement and self-reported levels of preparedness in responding to sexual assault calls for service. Officer sex and impulsivity were significant predictors of rape myth endorsement. In addition, rape myth endorsement decreased preparedness, whereas prior specialized sexual assault training increased preparedness. Implications for policy, practice, and future research are discussed.
ISSN:1552-8448
DOI:10.1177/1077801220911460