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Characteristics associated with rape attrition and the role played by scepticism or legal rationality by investigators and prosecutors

Brown, Jennifer M., Hamilton, Carys, O'Neill, Darragh·2007·Psychology, Crime & Law
DOI 10.1080/10683160601060507
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This paper reports a multidimensional scaling analysis of features associated with rape attrition by identifying key aspects of the rape that are associated with loss of cases at the stages of police investigation, prosecutors’ considerations and in court. The research utilized a case-file analysis (n=105) consisting of all rapes reported to one division within a large UK urban police force by females over the age of 16 from April 1998 to April 2003. In addition, interviews were conducted with police officers and Crown Prosecutors to explore their understanding of the reasons why attrition occurs. The findings illustrate the extent to which prejudicial attitudes and legal logic influence police officers’ and solicitors’ modes of thinking and subsequently influence decisions for rape cases to proceed to court. Methodological and practical issues are considered.

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Authors
Brown, J. M., Hamilton, C., & O'Neill, D.
Affiliations
  • University of Surrey (GB)
  • Surrey Police (GB)
  • University of Surrey
Corresponding author
Brown, Jennifer M.
ORCID
Brown, Jennifer M.
Venue
Psychology, Crime & Law
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2007-07-09
Volume
13
Issue
4
Pages
355-370
ISSN
  • 1068-316X (ISSN-L)
  • 1477-2744
DOI
10.1080/10683160601060507
OpenAlex
W1976127936
Cited by
118
References
0
Citations by year
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FWCI
11.59
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Psychology Crime and Law (publishedVersion)
  • Open Research (University of Surrey) (submittedVersion)
  • UCL Discovery (University College London) (submittedVersion)
  • Surrey Research Insight Open Access (The University of Surrey) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Gender Studies › Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
  • Social Sciences › Political Science and International Relations › Policing Practices and Perceptions
  • Social Sciences › Health › Intimate Partner and Family Violence
Keywords
rape cases, police investigation, public prosecutor, Crown Prosecution Service, legal rationality, skepticism, case dismissal, sexual violence, police decision-making

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