TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - Collective sexual violence in Bosnia and Sierra Leone: a comparative case study analysis
JO  - International journal of offender therapy and comparative criminology
A1  - ten Bensel, Tusty
A1  - Sample, Lisa L.
SP  - 1075
EP  - 1098
VL  - 61
IS  - 10
N2  - Social scientists have long studied the patterns, motivations, and recidivism rates of sexual offenders; however, the majority of prior research has examined rape, where victims are assaulted by a single offender in isolated events. Often overlooked are sexually violent assaults committed during armed conflicts, which often exhibit group-level sexual offending. This oversight could be a result of perceived notions that sexual violence during conflict is a rare or regrettable event; however, it has been documented consistently throughout history. The purpose of this study was to improve our understanding of sexual violence during war by comparing and contrasting preconflict characteristics, conflict framing, and justifications for sexual violence in the Bosnian and Sierra Leone armed conflicts. This greater understanding can then be used to identify factors that may contribute to the collectivization of sexual violence during war.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0306-624X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0306624X15609704
ID  - ref1
ER  -