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SAGE Journal User Guide

Journal Link 11.1: Baker, T., Burgess, A.W., Rabun Jr., J.B., & Nahirny, C. (2002).  Abductor Violence in Nonfamily Infant Kidnapping.  Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 17(11), 1218-1233.  doi:  10.1177/088626002237403

1.  What is nonfamily abductions?  How is it defined in the article and what are the common characteristics of such abductions? 

2.  How did the researchers study nonfamily abductions?  What were their findings?  How might these findings influence the criminal justice system?

3.  What sorts of tactics can hospitals and the criminal justice system explore in order to prevent nonfamily abductions? What sorts of tactics can hospitals and the criminal justice system utilize at the event of a nonfamily abduction? 

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Journal Link 11.2: Du Mont, J., Miller, K.L., & Myhr, T.L. (2003).  The Role of “Real Rape” and “Real Victim” Stereotypes in the Police Reporting Practices of Sexually Assaulted Women.  Violence Against Women, 9(4), 466-486.  doi: 10.1177/1077801202250960

1.  What do you believe are some of the reasons that some victims don’t report sexual assault crimes?  How would you suggest to change this? 

2.  What is “real rape?”  What is “real victim?”  According to the article, what is their significance to the crime of sexual assault? 

3.  How did the researchers study real rape and real victim stereotypes?  What are the findings?  How might these findings influence the criminal justice system?