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September 11, 2025

Rape Myth Acceptance in the Criminal Justice System: Do Criminal Justice Decision-Makers Endorse Rape Myths?

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SGSam GavinSt. Bonaventure UniversityRKRachel KosakaPennsylvania State UniversityMBMakaylah D. BanguraPennsylvania State University

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Overview

Survey reveals higher rape myth acceptance in criminal justice decision-makers compared to the public, indicating systemic bias.

Key Points

  • Criminal justice decision-makers display higher rape myth acceptance than the general public, impacting case outcomes.
  • In a nationwide survey of 1,093 participants, RMA was notably higher in decision-makers, especially younger, conservative males.
  • The study evaluates data from police, attorneys, and jurors to analyze attitudes towards rape myths in the justice process.
  • Findings highlight the need for policy reforms to address biases in the criminal justice system.

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Gavin et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c2a9c304ab598fffb89d04https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605251363618
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