Rape, Victims, and Investigations: Experiences and Perceptions of Law Enforcement Officers Responding to Reported Rapes

1. Introduction 2. Rape myths and theoretical considerations 3. Detectives' perceptions of rape 4. Detectives' perceptions of victims 5. Investigations 6. Detectives' perceptions of victims' revictimization 7. Vicarious trauma and organizational cha

Shana L. Maier, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Criminal Justice Department at Widener University. She received her B.S. and M.S. degrees from Saint Joseph's University, and her Ph.D. from the University of Delaware. She began her career at Widener