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Rape
A Guide to Selected Government Information Available at WIU's Government Publications Library (Prepared by Mel Karaffa- 5/99; revised 6/06) Web version of this guide includes links to web resources. Federal Government Information
Date Rape Drugs. This hearing gathers facts on the date rape
drugs, GHB, Ketamine, and Flunitrazepam, and explores possible State
and Federal interventions to control misuse of these substances.
Witnesses include victims; law enforcement and medical personnel; and
representatives from the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Food and
Drug Administration, and a research company currently using GHB to
combat severe narcolepsy. 1999
Sex Offenses and Offenders.
This Bureau of Justice Statistics summary gives statistics on rape
victims, the pretrial release of offenders, and the number of convicted
sex offenders in prison. 1997
New International Threat of "Date Rape Drug" Trafficking.
This hearing discusses the possibility of making Rohypnol a Schedule I
substance. Doctors, law officials, rape victims, and a Rohypnol
representative all make statements. 1996
Date Rape Drugs.
In this Congressional testimony the dangers of three date rape drugs,
GHB, flunitrazepam (Rohypnol) and Ketamine, are discussed. The side
effects and current legal status of each of these drugs are mentioned.
A definition of drug schedules is also included.
Victim Empowerment: Bridging the Systems.
This publication was produced to improve the treatment and support
given to victims, including rape victims. It discusses aspects of
victimization, such as the stages of crisis, techniques for crisis
intervenors, and a definition of secondary victimization. It also tells
about rape trauma syndrome. 1996
Age Patterns of Victims of Serious Violent Crimes.
This Bureau of Justice Statistics Acrobat file provides graphs and
statistics on victims of violent crimes broken down by age, race, and
gender.
Violence-Related Injuries Treated in Hospital Emergency Departments.
Violent crimes, including rape, often lead to hospitalization. This BJS
Special Report examines the number of individuals treated for sexual
assault by age of patient and compares that statistic to those compiled
in the National Crime Victimization Survey. In an overview of violent
crime, the person committing them, the drug and weapon involvement, and
the breakdown by age and gender are presented. 1997
Sex Differences in Violent Victimization, 1994. This publication gives statistics for rape victims by gender and relationship to the rapist. 1997
Criminal Victimization, 1973-1995.
This survey shows the trends in violent crime, including rape, from
1973 to 1995. It also compares the number of actual offender arrests,
the number of serious victimizations, and the number of serious violent
crimes. 1997
Preventing Alcohol-Related Problems on Campus: Acquaintance Rape.
This publication offers information on developing, implementing, and
evaluating programs to prevent acquaintance rape on college campuses.
1995
"Condom Trace Evidence".
The increased use of condoms by an offender during a sexual assault may
lead to greater evidence against the rapist: fingerprints and evidence
of penetration. This article offers advice for health care workers
performing after-rape examinations.
"A Matter of Force: The Redefinition of Rape". The definition
of rape has undergone many changes over the years. This article cites
cases which aided in the development of the definition of rape,
including the military interpretation of rape. lllinois Government Information Sexual Assault Information Center. This Illinois State Police webpage dispels common myths about rape and discusses safeguards for personal security before and during a confrontation. It also lists steps a person should take after being raped. Legal Information
"Drug-Induced Rape Prevention and Punishment Act of 1996". This
law amends Section 401 of the Controlled Substances Act by adding
flunitrazepam to the list of controlled substances. It prohibits
importation or exportation and the use of the drug to commit a violent
crime. Finally, it decrees that flunitrazepam will be studied to see if
Schedule I classification is appropriate. 1996
Violence Against Women.
This book cites cases which dispel common myths about rape. It also
discusses rapist profiles, rape trial tactics, and rape trauma
syndrome. 1997
"Is Capital Punishment for Killers Only?"
Louisiana is seeking the death penalty for two men who raped children
under the age of twelve. This article discusses both sides of this
constitutional debate.
"Shield a Prosecutional Sword".
Rape shield laws were designed to protect victims from further
victimization. However, by not allowing information about the accuser's
sexual past, the law may take away the accused's Constitutional right
to defend himself.
"Rape in the Criminal Justice System".
This article examines the process of prosecuting a rapist from report
to verdict. It also looks at three issues in rape cases: the false
report, the burden of proof, and the victim's past sexual behavior.1997
"Forensic Science: Rape Trauma Syndrome".
Rape Trauma Syndrome is a type of post-traumatic stress disorder
specifically describing the symptoms of rape victims. This article
examines the court admissibility of this diagnosis.
"Demythologizing Spousal Rape".
Marital rape is illegal and a form of domestic violence, but it is not
fully accepted as a crime in society. This article eradicates the myths
surrounding marital rape.
"Sex, Culture, and the Biology of Rape:Toward Explanation and Prevention".
By studying the underlying causes of rape, this article hopes to
further its prevention. The author contends that biological theories of
rape motivation offer valuable insight.
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