Doing the “right thing”? Understanding why rape victim-survivors report to the police

This article explores why victim-survivors engage with the police by drawing upon the accounts of 24 women who reported rape or sexual assault in Scotland. Findings defy public narratives around rape reporting, indicating that victim-survivors may exercise limited agency in reporting. Moreover, a pr...

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Main Author: Brooks-Hay, Oona (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: 2020
In:Year: 2020
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