Critical issues in rape investigation: a UK perspective
Journal article
Tong, S., Horvath, M. and Williams, E. 2011. Critical issues in rape investigation: a UK perspective. The Journal of Criminal Justice Research. 1 (2), pp. 1-18.
Authors | Tong, S., Horvath, M. and Williams, E. |
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Abstract | This article examines a recent history of criminal justice reform to responses to the investigation of rape offences. Beginning with a selective overview of the professional development of detectives and criticisms relating to investigation of „low status‟ crimes this article points to the challenges in the professionalization of detectives in the context of investigative responses to marginalised victims. The paper goes on to outline police responses and evaluations of initiatives aimed at improving effectiveness before summarising the complexities and vulnerabilities faced by victims and how these experiences impact upon the likelihood of successful prosecution. Finally the paper summaries the main analysis and indentifies the key challenges to the criminal justice sector in improving responses to rape victims. |
Year | 2011 |
Journal | The Journal of Criminal Justice Research |
Journal citation | 1 (2), pp. 1-18 |
Publisher | The Institute for Criminal Justice Research & Consulting |
ISSN | 2160-2816 |
Publication dates | |
02 Jan 2011 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 23 Nov 2012 |
Output status | Published |
File |
https://repository.canterbury.ac.uk/item/86v4q/critical-issues-in-rape-investigation-a-uk-perspective
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