The Most Common Reason Why Rape Victims Choose NOT to Report

question 50

Multiple Choice

The most common reason why rape victims choose NOT to report their victimization is

• A)embarrassment about the crime itself.
• B)a fear of reprisal.
• C)the belief that the police can't do anything.
• D)exploitation by the criminal justice system.

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Emotional-Sexual Relationships

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