International approaches to rape - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1847426212 ISBN 13: 9781847426215

Publisher: Policy Press, 2012

Synopsis

This book gives an overview of the socio-legal and political approaches taken in relation to rape across nine countries worldwide. It is written at a time in which many governments have begun to take rape more seriously than in the past and have started to implement wide-ranging reforms. This is, therefore, an ideal time to describe such reforms and assess the degree to which they have been progressive. By introducing readers to national perspectives of issues relating to rape, the book presents a comparative approach that highlights the similarities and differences between countries, contexts, laws, key issues, policies and interventions. It is recommended for academics, students, practitioners and policy makers. Also available by the same editors is 'International Approaches to Prostitution' (The Policy Press, 2006).

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Review:

"This important book provides a distinctive comparative overview of progress and the continuing challenges in rape investigation and prosecution, using critical assessments of the current position in individual countries." --Jennifer Brown, London School of Economics

"The global scope of this book is of enormous importance to the literature on rape law and policy. Taking a clear and jargon-free approach, this is a must-have addition for those interested in where we are now and for future reforms." --Helen Jones, Principal Lecturer in Criminology, Manchester Metropolitan University

About the Author:

Nicole Westmarland is a lecturer in criminal justice at Durham University where she researches violence against women. She is a feminist academic activist, and is involved in the Rape Crisis movement. Geetanjali Gangoli works at the Centre for the Study of Gender and Violence, School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol. She has published in many areas of violence against women, including prostitution, trafficking, forced marriage and domestic violence.

About this edition

• Publisher: Policy Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1847426212
• ISBN 13: 9781847426215
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 248
• Editor: Nicole Westmarland, Geetanjali Gangoli