Citation

Smith O, Galey J. Violence Against Women 2018; 24(9): 1091-1109.

Affiliation

Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1077801217727373

PMID

29332531

Abstract

English and Welsh responses to rape have long been critically examined, leading to attempted improvements in the criminal justice system. Despite this, little attention has been paid to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme (CICS) and the difficulties applying it to rape. To begin addressing this gap, researchers interviewed three, and qualitatively surveyed 22, Independent Sexual Violence Advisors. The findings suggest that CICS may not only reinforce rape myths and disadvantage vulnerable survivors, but is also a source of validation and contributes to survivor justice. The study, while exploratory, therefore, highlights the need for further discussion about rape survivor compensation.

Language: en

Keywords

CICA; CICS; ISVAs; compensation; criminal justice system; rape; survivors