Clinical and social science research has identified numerous risk factors for committing rape and sexual assault. In general, these risk factors fall into five general categories. Identify and describe each of these categories, providing relevant examples for each.

Book by: Donna Vandiver

“Sex crimes and Sex offenders”

Answer following questions below:

1. There is a great deal of misunderstanding regarding rape and sexual assault. Identify two attitudinal rape myths and two situational rape myths and their link to the commission of rape. In your response, discuss the origin of these misunderstandings and provide evidence that refutes them.

2. Clinical and social science research has identified numerous risk factors for committing rape and sexual assault. In general, these risk factors fall into five general categories. Identify and describe each of these categories, providing relevant examples for each.

3. Discuss the interrelated factors to be associated with rape on college campuses according to Krebs, Lindquist, Warner, Fisher, and Martin.

4. Describe the criminal justice response to rape, from police reporting to court adjudication.