Words used to describe rape victims (such as ‘scantily clad’ and ‘being promiscuous’) can have effect on jail time for offenders. In court cases where victims are described in a prejudiced manner, defendants receive prison sentences that are 16 months shorter than in cases without such descriptions.
Words used to describe rape victims (such as ‘scantily clad’ and ‘being promiscuous’) can have effect on jail time for offenders. In court cases where victims are described in a prejudiced manner, defendants receive prison sentences that are 16 months shorter than in cases without such descriptions.