Canadian study finds rape myths influence jurors' perceptions in sexual assault cases with delayed reporting.

A recent Canadian study showed that jurors' perceptions of sexual assault cases can be influenced by rape myths, particularly when there's a delay in reporting. Jurors who endorse rape myths were less likely to consider delayed reporting as legitimate, affecting victim credibility and overall verdicts. The study calls for addressing and debunking rape myths to improve the justice system's handling of sexual assault cases.

August 01, 2024
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