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Why do many victims not report their rape to law enforcement? Most victims are male and they do not want to report these attacks. If they knew their attacker most states do not define it as rape. They are worried about the stigma upon disclosing the victimization. They do not want their attackers subject to the harsh punishments for rape.

          Why do many victims not report their rape to law enforcement?
Most victims are male and they do not want to report these attacks.
If they knew their attacker most states do not define it as rape.
They are worried about the stigma upon disclosing the victimization.
They do not want their attackers subject to the harsh punishments for
rape.

Why do many victims not report their rape to law enforcement?
Most victims are male and they do not want to report these attacks.
If they knew their attacker most states do not define it as rape.
They are worried about the stigma upon disclosing the victimization.
They do not want their attackers subject to the harsh punishments for
rape.

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Rosie M. Spielman 1st Edition

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06/25/2024

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Why do many victims not report their rape to law enforcement? Most victims are male and they do not want to report these attacks. If they knew their attacker most states do not define it as rape. They are worried about the stigma upon disclosing the victimization. They do not want their attackers subject to the harsh punishments for rape.