TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2012//
TI  - The complexity of victim-questioning attitudes by rape victim advocates: exploring some gray areas
JO  - Violence against women
A1  - Maier, Shana L.
SP  - 1413
EP  - 1434
VL  - 18
IS  - 12
N2  - Despite efforts to educate and create community awareness, rape myths and victim-blaming attitudes persist in society. This research explores whether advocates express victim-questioning attitudes or questions, negative judgment, or frustration regarding victims' behavior or choices. Data from interviews with 58 advocates reveal that the majority (76%) of advocates never expressed any victim-questioning attitudes during the interview. However, responses from 14 advocates (24%) show that victim-questioning has evolved into a much more complex, subtle form than historical victim blaming or acceptance of rape myths.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1077-8012
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1077801212474432
ID  - ref1
ER  -