...The assault crime of rape can be applied to many types of sexual attacks. Some of the more common types are forcible rape, acquaintance (date) rape and statutory rape. Statistics show that more than half of the victims in these cases were acquainted with their attacker. Sadly, an estimated one out of four forcible rape crimes is actually reported to police making it the least reported of all violent offenses. Forcible rape as defined in the FBI’s UCR Program is the carnal knowledge of a female forcibly and against her will. Attempts or assaults to commit rape by force or threat of force are also included (http://www.fbi.gov). The rapes reported under this program are always females and sexual attacks on males are counted as aggravated assaults or sex offenses. Forcible rape is often a planned crime and is more frequently committed by a man the victim knows. A victim may be held captive and repeatedly assaulted or it may be a single act. A rapist will feel the need for personal fulfillment and dominance. As a result of this, victims are violated, humiliated and battered physically which leaves them with feelings of helplessness, vulnerability and a lack of control over their personal lives. There are three elements to the crime of rape: carnal knowledge (penetration); forcible submission; and, lack of consent. Penetration is an essential element of rape and means that the male sexual organ entered the female sexual organ. Courts have held that even the slightest...
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...This essay will examine the topic of sexual assault on University campus. Firstly, the legal definition of sexual assault is that it is an offense to knowingly cause another person to engage in an unwanted sexual act by force or threat. This essay will examine the sociological research conducted on the topic of sexual assault on University campus, and there have been a number of identified reasons in being sexually assaulted. Reasons that were discovered include the way an individual presented themselves, the intake or abuse of alcohol, and being placed in an abusive relationship. Furthermore, researchers have investigated these topics and discovered the need for programs to help victims of sexual assault due to the long- term effects it has on an individual. With the initiation of these programs, the hope is to help victims move forward in their lives. The articles that were discovered and expressed these three main points about sexual assault on University campus, the main general question was why? Why was this being done and why were the reported incidences so high for women as opposed to men? Researchers gathered victims of sexual assault on University campus as well as victims of sexual assault not necessarily on a University campus. A theory was proposed called the Routine Activities Theory. This theory portrayed that the reason this act was done to females was because of the way they dressed, the types of social gatherings they went to and what they did...
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...How does drinking alcohol increase a women’s chance of being sexually assaulted? “College attendance is a risk factor for sexual assault. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, one in five women who attend college will be the victims of a completed or attempted sexual assault, compared to one in six women in the general population”. (Wade P1) The most well known way is extreme intoxication. When a woman becomes very debilitated from too much to drink she can not become efficient enough to resist an assault. In some cases women have been sexually assaulted while being unconscious from too much alcohol consumption. Excessive drinking by college students has always been an issue and years of research have proven this. This particular topic...
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...Sexual Assault Carolyn Sealy American Military University SOCI 404 Sexual Assault Sexual assault is a serious crime that is growing in the United States. Sexual assault affects everyone. This paper will address how sexual assault relates to the course in regards to socialization, the media, health, religion, deviance, family, and the workplace. I will pursue a critical analysis of this topic by researching statistics associated with the number of men and women who have been assaulted. I will also take a look at how society reacts to sexual assault from several angles. Reactions will be noted by men versus women as the perpetrator and men versus women as the victim. There are countless re that define, explain, and go into depth about sexual...
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...Sexual assault and its lack of consequence have been plaguing men and women alike for decades. Recently, there has been a pushback from victims and supporters of victims regarding this. There are some people who think that there is nothing wrong with how sexual assault is perceived and dealt with. Those aren’t really people that I personally want to be associated with. I believe that no one should be made to feel like they are they blame for an attack on them that was not done with consent. Rape and sexual assault charges have a history of being brushed off and only making the victim relive their horrific experiences without any justice really being done. Victims are becoming more and more silent and not trying to push for their attackers...
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...Investigating Sexual Assaults Sexual Assaults Incident Reports Jurisdictions have different approaches when it comes to the reporting and documentation of sexual assaults which has resulted in an inefficient system for dealing with these cases. This week’s reading identifies practices and procedures that can help in streamlining the process for law enforcement officials. Coding Each case that is reported should be documented in writing and provided with a case number regardless of the amount of information that is given to law enforcement. No cases should be dismissed without proper evidence collection and investigation. Report Writing When doing a report try to get necessary details that will help in the identification and apprehension of the suspect. Do not make judgement decisions about the victim based on the information that they have provided. Specific language and observed behavior of the suspect by the victim should also be documented. Victim Interview Health and safety issues posed by the victim should be immediately addressed. Explain the investigative process to the victim, this will help in building trust. Provide support services to the victim during the process if they need it. Every victim will react differently to trauma, initial interviews may present only a small amount of the information that the victim chooses to discuss. Schedule follow-up interviews with the victim, this will give them time to recall more information. Suspect interrogation ...
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...Out of the Darkness and into the light in emerges Sexual Assault and rape in the United States of America in the 21st century. An abundant number of Males are taking control over their sexual experiences through sexual Assault and Rape. The theory of rape states that rape is a sexual assault and an invasion of bodily integrity, furthermore a violation of freedom and self-determination. (MARY, E. G. 2011, Oct 12). The crime of sexual assault and rape is rapidly growing in the area of college campuses and lower level communities, for example More College athletes being charged on Sexual assault charges. Most Rapes that take place on college campuses are well broadcasted and entertained by the media. Especially when the male who is alleged of sexually assaulting the female is a Superstar athlete. The media feeds on cases like these rapidly, for example the Jameis Winston case who was allegedly charged of sexually assaulting an ex...
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...Alcohol related sexual assault continues to reign as one of many issues plaguing colleges and universities, many of which have banned alcohol and overnight guests. Braford Richardson, a graduate of Claremont McKenna College with a B.A. in the fields of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics and Jon A. Shields, the associate professor of government at Claremont McKenna College claim that in spite of previous efforts to reduce the rates of sexual assault they are actually increasing. Richardson and Shields believe that the current standard for handling sexual assault cases is inefficient and often more traumatic for the victim than the crime itself. Such cases are often handled by a selection of staff and students of the victim’s college who have...
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...2015, Kirby Dick created an outstanding documentary discussing the topic of sexual assault. The documentation began with anxious college seniors being accepted in their dream colleges. Following, the welcoming of different colleges to their incoming first year students. It is a want, from both the parents and the students, to be safe while being away from home, attending college with exposure to many different people. It has been stated in the documentary, “more than 16% of college women are sexually assaulted while in college” (Dick, 2015). This statistic comes with disgust and to think that the percentage has only increased since that statistic was published. Sexual assault is a major concern on many college campuses and has been an occurrence...
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...Sexual assault is any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the exact consent of the recipient. This umbrella term can be used to describe a wide range of forced and unwanted sexual activity includes kissing, exhibitionism, groping, and rape. The majority of sexual assault incidents go unreported, in part due to different social stigmas experienced by men and women who are victims of these crimes. Over the years, sexual assault on college campuses have increased and remained at fairly alarmingly-high rates. The Clery Act and Title IX are two important laws that have been established my many universities/colleges nationwide, which attempt to lower the rates the and increase awareness of sexual assault. The Jeanne Clery Act,...
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...Male Sexual Assault Victimology Sexual assault is a traumatic event that can happen to anybody causing long term effect on the individual. Most studies focus on female victimization, while there is little information regarding on an adult male victim of sexual assault. Society portrays male rape as a taboo or improbable because of the stereotype of males.This research paper would focus on the misconception of male sexual assault and if the victim seeks or provided aid. Male victim’s sexual orientation and offenders’ gender should not be a factor of avoiding the acceptance of male sexual assault victims. Male victims are less likely to report sexual assault than female victims. Many believe that they should have been strong enough to fight...
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...Do you know the most common violent crime on college campuses today? The answer is sexual assault or rape. “1 in 5 women will be a victim of sexual assault during her academic career.” The amount of sexual violence that happens on American college campuses is appalling and, the even more appalling fact is the number of assault that go unreported. The issue has been brought up to college boards and administrators. While college rape prevention programs have been put into place, the programs are not working. The programs are not working because most rape or sexual assault cases go unreported completely. Many factors weigh into the issue of sexual assault on college campuses such as; the reporting system is flawed and unreliable; many of the...
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...Some people may say that awareness is beneficial for sexual assaults, but they might bring up the fact that many victims are not helped. This is because some police officers do not send victims kits in for testing. In the article, Why Police “Couldn't or Wouldn't” Submit Sexual Assault Kits for Forensic DNA Testing, Campbell states “there are at least 200,000 untested SAKs in U.S. police departments, and large stockpiles of kits have been documented in over five dozen jurisdictions, sometimes totaling more than 10,000 untested SAKs in a single city” (Campbell 2). With this statement people can argue that police officers do not care about the victims if there are so many untested kits in the many police departments. The enormous amount of...
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...Sexual Assault Definition and Army Policy Definition Of Sexual Assault Sexual assault refers to offenses of a sexual nature committed without the lawful consent of the victim. Sexual assault includes rape, forcible sodomy, indecent assault, and carnal knowledge as defined by Articles 120, 125, and 134 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). The following are types of sexual assault: • Rape – Sexual intercourse by force and without consent • Forcible Sodomy – Oral or anal sex by force and without consent • Indecent Assault – Any non-consensual touching done with the intent to gratify lust or sexual desires • Carnal Knowledge – Sexual intercourse with a child under age 16. Attempts to commit the offenses of rape or forcible sodomy under Article 80, UCMJ, or assaults with the intent to commit rape or sodomy under Article 134, UCMJ, are also crimes punishable under the UCMJ. Discussion Questions: • What are some of the differences between sexual assault and sexual harassment? • Why isn’t sexual assault considered to be just a more serious example of sexual harassment? Sexual Assault Definition and Army Policy (continued) Army Policy on Sexual Assault The Army policy on sexual assault is as follows: • Sexual assault is a criminal offense that has no place in the Army. It degrades mission readiness by devastating the Army’s ability to work effectively as a team. • Sexual assault is incompatible with Army Values and the Warrior Ethos and...
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...in 5 report it (RAINN). Campus sexual assault is, thanks to the media, something we have all become painfully and unfortunately more familiar with than we would like to be. We hear the more publicized cases, where girls are unwillingly stripped of their clothes and left crying in fetal position in the top floor bedroom of a frat house The perpetrator was a straight-A student, a seemingly nice, upper-class boy who got a scholarship to the university, who was planning on pledging a fraternity, who could never do something like this. The narrative...
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