Critical issues in rape investigation: an overview of reform in England and Wales

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Horvath, M., Tong, S. and Williams, E. 2011. Critical issues in rape investigation: an overview of reform in England and Wales. The Journal of Criminal Justice Research. 1 (2).
TypeArticle
TitleCritical issues in rape investigation: an overview of reform in England and Wales
AuthorsHorvath, M., Tong, S. and Williams, E.
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.

KeywordsRape; Investigation; England and Wales; Criminal Justice Reform
Research GroupQualitative and Mixed Methods Research group
Forensic Psychology Research group
PublisherThe Institute for Criminal Justice Research & Consulting
JournalThe Journal of Criminal Justice Research
Publication dates
Print2011
Publication process dates
Deposited14 Feb 2011
Output statusPublished
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Copyright Statement

The Journal of Criminal Justice Research (JCJR), therefore grants permission for the article to be deposited to the Middlesex University Institutional Repository as Miranda Horvath, co-author of the manuscript, is a Middlesex University researcher. This e-mail constitutes JCJR's permission for this individual request made by the Middlesex University Institutional Repository, dated 2/14/11, and permission granted by JCJR on 2/16/11.

LanguageEnglish
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