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What are some of the reason woman give reasons for reporting forcible rape to the police?

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This solution explains several reasons women give for reporting forcible rape to the police, as well as reasons why some do not. Supplemented with three links for further research.

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1. What are some of the reason woman give reasons for reporting forcible rape to the police?

The FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting Program defines forcible rape as the carnal knowledge of a female forcibly and against her will. The FBI includes assaults or attempts to commit rape by force; however, statutory rape (without force) and other sex offenses are not included. The rate of forcible rape in Ohio and in the U.S. has remained relatively steady since 1995. For example, Ohio's rate of forcible ...

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