Jurors And Rape
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Jurors And Rape
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Author : Hubert S. Feild
language : en
Publisher: Great Source Education Group
Release Date : 1980
Jurors And Rape written by Hubert S. Feild and has been published by Great Source Education Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Education categories.
Juror Attitudes And Biases In Sexual Assault Cases
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Author : Natalie Taylor
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Juror Attitudes And Biases In Sexual Assault Cases written by Natalie Taylor and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Social Science categories.
Sexual assault has among the highest rates of acquittal and lowest rates of proven guilt compared with other offences. Given that more than 70 percent of sexual assault incidents are not reported to police and only about one in 10 reported incidents results in a guilty finding, increasing conviction rates for sexual assault is a key issue for the criminal justice system. This paper presents findings from two recent studies conducted by the Australian Institute of Criminology. These show that juror judgements in rape trials are influenced more by the attitudes, beliefs and biases about rape which jurors bring with them into the courtroom than by the objective facts presented, and that stereotypical beliefs about rape and victims of it still exist within the community. As jurors are members of the community and are randomly drawn in order to be representative of it, the two studies together indicate that successful prosecutions of sexual assault will remain low until we acknowledge that jurors interpret what they see in light of their own beliefs, experience and expectations. We need to know what these belief structures are and how they directly impact upon judgements in rape trials, if conviction rates are to improve.
The Impact Of Pre Recorded Video And Closed Circuit Television Testimony By Adult Sexual Assault Complainants On Jury Decision Making
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Author : Natalie Taylor
language : en
Publisher: National Gallery of Australia
Release Date : 2005
The Impact Of Pre Recorded Video And Closed Circuit Television Testimony By Adult Sexual Assault Complainants On Jury Decision Making written by Natalie Taylor and has been published by National Gallery of Australia this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Closed-circuit television in courtroom proceedings categories.
This report presents the findings from a mock sexual assault jury trial research project conducted on behalf of the New South Wales Attorney General's Department in 2005. The project aimed to investigate whether the impact of adult sexual assault complainant testimony on juror perceptions and decisions differs if presented via closed circuit television (CCTV), pre-recorded videotape or face-to-face in the courtroom. The study also investigated the impact of emotional versus neutral complainant testimony. Eighteen mock trials were held in a mock courtroom in which 210 members of the public participated as jurors. After watching the trial but before jury deliberation, jurors completed individual questionnaires which investigated their perceptions of complainant credibility, empathy with the complainant, overall impression of the complainant, empathy with the accused, overall impression of the accused and personal beliefs about guilt of the accused. After jury deliberation, jurors completed a questionnaire which asked again about their beliefs about guilt of the accused. Jurors also completed a questionnaire about their attitudes toward rape victims in general. The report outlines the methodology used, the key findings, issues arising from juror feedback and the difficulties encountered by jurors in trying to reach unanimous verdicts. The study finds, overall, that immediately following the trial but before jury deliberation, mode of presentation of testimony (face-to-face, CCTV or pre-recorded videotape) did not impact differentially on juror perceptions of the complainant or the accused, or guilt of the accused. The degree to which the complainant was upset while giving her testimony (emotional) or calm (neutral) was also not found to impact in any consistent pattern on juror perceptions or decisions. One of the key insights obtained during this study was the high degree to which many jurors believed many of the "myths" which surround rape in general. Acceptance of these myths means that many jurors have strong expectations about how a "real" victim would behave before, during and after an alleged sexual assault. These expectations impact on their perceptions of the complainant's credibility. Other key issues were the difficulty juries experienced in defining reasonable doubt, and the difficulty of understanding what was meant by "consent".
Jurors And Rape
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Author : H. S. Feild
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1980
Jurors And Rape written by H. S. Feild and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with categories.
Juror Perceptions In A Rape Trial Influence Of Complainant Substance Use And Juror Education About Consent Laws And Rape Myths
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Juror Perceptions In A Rape Trial Influence Of Complainant Substance Use And Juror Education About Consent Laws And Rape Myths written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with categories.
Although rape is prevalent in the United States, conviction rates for perpetrators are low. Before developing a solution for low conviction rates in rape cases, researchers must examine factors that influence juror decisions in rape trials. The current study investigated the influence of complainant substance use and juror education about rape myths and sexual consent laws. Mock jurors were randomly assigned to one of twelve conditions and after reading the rape trial summary were asked to rate defendant guilt and complainant and defendant blameworthiness and credibility. Mock jurors in the education condition rated the defendant as significantly guiltier and more to blame for the sexual assault than did mock jurors in the no education condition.
The Psychology Of Jury Verdicts
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Author : Jeannette L. Gerzon
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1989
The Psychology Of Jury Verdicts written by Jeannette L. Gerzon and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Evidence (Law) categories.
The Interaction Of Race And Empathy On The Verdict Of Mock Jurors In Rape Trials
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Author : Deane Cole Wiley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
The Interaction Of Race And Empathy On The Verdict Of Mock Jurors In Rape Trials written by Deane Cole Wiley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Discrimination in criminal justice administration categories.
Sexual History Evidence In Rape Trials
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Author : Charlotte Herriott
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2023-03-16
Sexual History Evidence In Rape Trials written by Charlotte Herriott and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-03-16 with Law categories.
This book provides an in-depth examination of current, high-profile debates about the use of sexual history evidence in rape trials and its impact on jurors. In doing so, it presents findings of the first mock jury dataset in England and Wales to explore how jurors interpret, discuss, and rely upon such evidence within their deliberations. Drawing on both qualitative and quantitative insights from the 18 mock jury panels, the book highlights the complex, nuanced and intersectional impact of sexual history evidence within the deliberative ideal. Indeed, findings exemplified routine and ongoing prejudicial framings of sexual history amongst jurors, and frequent endorsement of rape myths that served to mistakenly infer relevance and undermine the perceived credibility of the complainant. The findings discussed within this book are therefore key to addressing the current knowledge gap around the impact of sexual history evidence and are embedded within broader discussions about evidential legitimacy in rape trials. The book draws on good practice observed in other jurisdictions to makes numerous recommendations for change. Aiming to inform academic, policy, and legislative discussions in this area, Sexual History Evidence in Rape Trials will be of great interest to students and scholars of Criminal Law and Criminology, as well as policy makers and legal practitioners. The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylor francis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution- Non Commercial- No Derivatives 4.0 license.
Effects Of A Recent Law Change On The Verdicts Of Simulated Jurors In Rape Offenses
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Author : Dianne Fraser
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1980*
Effects Of A Recent Law Change On The Verdicts Of Simulated Jurors In Rape Offenses written by Dianne Fraser and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980* with Jury categories.
Effects Of Alcohol Consumption And Education On Juror Perceptions In A Rape Trial
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
Effects Of Alcohol Consumption And Education On Juror Perceptions In A Rape Trial written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Consent (Law) categories.
The current study examined the impact of education about rape myths and sexual consent law on the guilt and responsibility assessment of mock jurors in a hypothetical rape trial. Juror education had no effect on any of the measures and did not vary with alcohol consumption. In regards to alcohol, mock jurors always assigned more guilt to the defendant if the complainant was sober, regardless of his alcohol consumption. Mock jurors consistently found the defendant guilty when both were sober. Complainants were assessed more responsibility when both the complainant and defendant were sober and when they were both intoxicated. More responsibility was attributed to the complainant when she was intoxicated and the defendant was sober. The complainant was assessed the least responsibility when she was sober and the defendant was intoxicated. Findings suggest that educating mock jurors about rape myths does not have an effect on ratings of defendant guilt.