Police Response to Sexual Violence Against Women: 2005-10
by Kaitlin Senk on Jul 24, 2013 | Views: 144 | Score: 0
| Took report | Questioned witnesses and/or searched | Made arrest at scene | Took evidence | Other | Promised to investigate and/or promised surveillance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police Action Taken | 86 | 48 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 13 |
% of Cases
Sources:
bjs.gov
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In most cases of sexual violence against women, police responded by taking reports. However, other actions taken were in the minority of sexual violence cases. In only 19% of cases, actual arrests were made. How can we deter sexual violence if the offenders do not face any consequences?