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Rape myth acceptance among Croatian and Cypriot police officers

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: This article draws on a survey involving 390 police officers from Croatia and Cyprus, where the officers’ views on rape and rape myths are measured via the updated Illinois Rape Myth Acceptance Scale. In all, the findings stress that police officers do not buy-in the full array of the rape mythology, but only a part of it. Also, female officers, as opposed to male, appear to be more sensitive towards victimhood resulting from rape. Furthermore, the overall study findings complement findings recorded overseas, in other police organizations, attached to and influenced by different backgrounds and forces at work.

Source: Criminology & Criminal Justice

DOI: 10.1177/17488958231160251

Authors: Angelo G Constantinou, Ksenija Butorac

Institutions: Open University of Cyprus, Policijska akademija

Language: English

Topic: Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies

Subfield: Gender Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Gender equality

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,250