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Tatianna Villegas Mrs.Sheppard AP Lang & Comp 18 April 2016 Rough Draft 1: Victim Blaming in Rape Cases Rape is a crime in which one person forces another person with threats, physical force or deception to have sex or sexual contact. In many cases rape is often through penetration, but victims are submitted to rape under different circumstances, such as oral sex, therefore rape has many muddled definitions. The various definitions of rape is a consequence of different cultural backgrounds and

Not only does the judicial processing or rape cases itself deter reports and convictions, but it also has a negative impact on the moral and mental well being of the victims who decide to pursue their cases. According to the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network, “there is an average of 237,868 victims (age 12 or older) of rape and sexual assault each year.” It is estimated that “out of every 100 rapes, 40 get reported to the police, 10 lead to an arrest, 8 get prosecuted, 4 lead to a felony

A study conducted by the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) showed that every year, there are about 293,000 cases of sexual assault, which results in about one person being sexually assaulted every 107 seconds. This is a disgustingly large number. There are ways to help prevent sexual

their own free will. Human beings have the right to dress however they see fit, and if they want to wear a low cut top & short shorts then they should be allowed to without being seen as a target. For example, there was 62,939 cases of child sexual abuse were reported in 2012. These children were not dressing provocative or “asking for it”. Dianna Booher states in her book RAPE What Would You Do If... ? that “many women can be attacked while sitting at home wearing nothing but sweatpants and a t-shirt”

have experienced rape in their lifetime. (Source 1) Rape of men is more common in the military, but it is still not seen very often. "15% of sexual assault and rape victims are under age 12, and 29% are age 12-17." (Source 1) Sexual assault and abuse in children is very common, and it causes extensive emotional trauma. "34.2% of attackers (of juvenile victims) were family members." (Source 1) When the family members become the sexual abusers of children, it cuts off all

United States Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos is working to overturn Title IX rulings made by the Obama administration and advocating for better representation for those accused of sexual assault and misconduct. In 2011 the Department of Education released a “Dear Colleague” letter aimed at reminding educators of a fact established by the Supreme Court: under Title IX, schools much ensure survivors of sexual assault can stay in school and learn safely and notified colleges and university

be in danger if they’re near a killer regardless of their gender, race, age—you name it. Thirdly, in the same article written by Caroline Kitchens mentioned earlier, the America’s largest anti-sexual-violence organization—RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) explains that “most students have been exposed to 18 years of prevention messages.’ Most men absorb these messages and view rape as a horrible crime” (Kitchens, 1). It’s also important to note that these messages are not limited to rape

Oprah was a pioneer of successful women in the entertainment industry. “Oprah created a TV network called Oxygen that was geared towards women”(Harmon).Oprah created successful companies and channels that employed many and became well known in American society. She represented a strong, black, female leader who had wild success, inspiring women

Child Sexual Abuse Why does child sexual abuse happen and what are the effects of it? “Child sexual abuse is sexual contact with a child that occurs as a result of force or in a relationship where it is exploited because of an age difference or caretaking responsibility” (Finkelhor). Roughly 1.8 million children have been sexually victimized in the United States (NSOPW). Although there is no proof that racial or socioeconomic groups is a factor in a predators choosing, studies show that children

resources directed towards the criminal court process. In reality, the majority of sexual assault cases are simply not reported at all and only a small minority of those initially charged with sexual assault. (1) According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network,