Consequences of rape on victim, perpetrator, and bystander...

Victims will experience many psychological difficulties from the result of rape. http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/112409258/abstract?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0
state "many rape victims develop a syndrome that meets the DSM III diagnostic criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder. The patients coping mechanisms of dissociation and amnesia are described and the implications for the delayed post-traumatic stress disorder are discussed. Principles of therapeutic management are delineated with special emphasis on therapeutic alleviation of guilt by refraining and restructuring the patients perception of the rape." Moving on becomes increasingly difficult and the mental stress can nearly drive one insane.

Rapists usually never recover. After being found guilty, many also suffer from mental stress. Some may kill themselves because they know they'll never truly feel forgiveness while others may return to their old sick ways. It is difficult to truly understand what will happen to the rapist at the end of the day. Hopefully they feel enough remorse to get help and change their ways forever.

Bystanders become those who are afraid of whether or not rape will ever happen to them. But they will also take the necessary steps and precautions to make sure their safe and something like this never happens to them. Having a elevated level of awareness can be promising in their future success with not being assaulted and protecting themselves.

How do health care personnel investigate a rape or violent sexual encounter?

"In the majority of cases, a search of the victim's clothing for crime evidence is done at the hospital. This is often a better setting in which to ask the victim to disrobe, take photographs of any injuries to her body and place each article of clothing in a separate container for later lab analysis. The chain of custody of evidence is vital, so a police officer must accompany the victim to the hospital, meaning an officer must ride in the ambulance with the victim" as told by http://www.policeone.com/police-products/investigation/evidence-management/articles/139768-Investigating-rape-crimes-Part-2-Evidence-collection-and-analysis/

www.womensnews.org makes note that "Hospitals in large cities often staff medical personnel with specialized training in the physical examinations required, as well as rape counselors who can provide psychological services for the victim." The doctors and health personnel must be very gentle and take great medical care of rape victims. Collecting evidence is imperative but making sure they have a comfortable stay and receive necessary care should be primary focus!

How do police investigate a rape or violent sexual encounter?

http://www.mincava.umn.edu/documents/acquaintsa/participant/allegations.pdf states that
'Clearly, it is inappropriate to use unfounding or other noncriminal codes as a means for dumping
sexual assault cases that are considered to be murky or difficult. The solution to the problem,
however, is two-pronged. On the one hand, every case of sexual assault must be investigated
thoroughly, based on the assumption that the claim is valid. The reality is that despite the threat
of false allegations that is present for every type of crime, police and society have historically
viewed sexual assault victims with heightened suspicion." Each case must be handled with care and followed through completely.

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