NCJ Number
87828
Date Published
1978
Length
0 pages
Annotation
The film portrays the effects of rape upon its victims through the experiences of women participating in a rape victims support group run by the Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA) in Kansas City, Mo.
Abstract
The rape crisis center's victim advocate helps rape victims undergo medical examinations, police questioning, and other procedures necessary after having been raped. The film discusses the importance of victims testifying against the rapist to get him off the street and shows how most rapists plot their assaults. They identify their victim, isolate her, attempt to gain her confidence, and then suddenly become aggressive to shock her into doing what they want. The primary quality rapists look for in a potential victim is vulnerability. The rape victims' support group provides an outlet for the victim's feelings and fears and allows victims to move beyond the shattering experience to continue their lives.