Rape Victim Assistance Program for Leavenworth County, Kansas.

Abstract

The primary goal of this study was to design a rape victim assistance program for Leavenworth County, Kansas. The scope of the study was narrowed to identify those areas that the municipalities in Leavenworth County could apply to their community. Specifically, the roles of the police, hospitals, and victim referral counselors were investigated to determine their impact on the life of the victim in a rape crisis situation. The underlying theme is that rape is a crime of violence and not a sex crime. Consequently, the victim's reaction to the assault is fear. The fear, in turn, produces strong psychological effects that are classified as the rape trauma syndrome. The recognition of rape as a violent attack on a woman necessitates that legal and medical personnel provide empathy and understanding in working with rape victims. Rape must also be recognized as a legitimate health issue if the victim is ever going to be protected from further psychological damage.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA053111

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  • Paul C. Mouris

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  • Wichita State University

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