Forensic evidence in sexual assault laws: a content analysis of state statutes in the United States of America

The collection of forensic evidence is perceived to be a panacea in sexual assault investigations and criminal prosecutions. However, research has shown an alarmingly different reality, whereby forensic evidence is rarely available, collected, tested, or available during criminal investigations and...

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VerfasserInnen: Fallik, Seth W. (Verfasst von) ; Hodges, Hannah (Verfasst von) ; Branscum, Caralin (Verfasst von) ; Garcia, Krystal (Verfasst von) ; Sun, Diana (Verfasst von) ; Dobrin, Adam (Verfasst von) ; Victory, Danielle (Verfasst von)
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Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 2025
In: Journal of crime and justice
Jahr: 2025, Band: 48, Heft: 4, Seiten: 425-444
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