This article reviews research literature examining the effects of key factors that influence
individual's attitudes towards victims of rape. The impact of rape myths, gender roles and …

After sexual assault or dating violence occurs, a college victim may disclose the event to
formal and informal sources as well as seek services. The current review explores empirical …

In this groundbreaking book, a leading clinical psychiatrist redefines how we think about and
treat victims of trauma. A" stunning achievement" that remains a" classic for our …

Theories of sexual aggression and victimization have increasingly emphasized the role of
rape myths in the perpetuation of sexual assault. Rape myths are attitudes and generally …

Many sexual violence survivors do not label their experiences as rape but instead use more
benign labels, such as “bad sex” or “miscommunication.” A meta-analysis was conducted to …

A meta-analysis of 82 recidivism studies (1,620 findings from 29,450 sexual offenders)
identified deviant sexual preferences and antisocial orientation as the major predictors of …

In the award-winning Just Sex? The Cultural Scaffolding of Rape, Nicola Gavey provides an
extensive commentary on the existing literature on rape, analysing recent research to …

Objective: This article summarizes research on the role of alcohol in college students' sexual
assault experiences. Sexual assault is extremely common among college students. At least …

Beginning with Koss, Gidycz, and Wisniewski's pathbreaking study, the sexual victimization
of female college students has emerged as salient research and policy concern. Building on …

This article explains why rates of sexual assault remain high on college campuses. Data are
from a study of college life at a large midwestern university involving nine months of …