Citation

Tark J, Kleck GD. Violence Against Women 2014; 20(3): 270-292.

Affiliation

Hannam University, South Korea.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1077801214526050

PMID

24686123

Abstract

The impact of victim resistance on rape completion and injury was examined utilizing a large probability sample of sexual assault incidents, derived from the National Crime Victimization Survey (1992-2002), and taking into account whether harm to the victim followed or preceded self-protection (SP) actions. Additional injuries besides rape, particularly serious injuries, following victim resistance are rare.

RESULTS indicate that most SP actions, both forceful and nonforceful, reduce the risk of rape completion, and do not significantly affect the risk of additional injury.

Language: en