sex work and assault Flashcards
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Rape Shield Laws:
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Legal protections limit questioning about victims’ sexual history, but courts sometimes allow such evidence, reinforcing harmful myths.
2
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No Typical Offender
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Men who commit sexual assault vary in occupation, education, relationship status, criminal history, and motivation
3
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Burden Shift
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Many university websites place the responsibility of preventing assault on potential victims instead of criminals.
4
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Age of Consent:
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The general age of consent is 16, with “close-in-age” exemptions:
5
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Patterns of Child Sexual Abuse:
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Prevalence: 22% of women and 8% of men experience abuse before 18.
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