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A Feminist Critical Content Analysis: Comparing Sexual Assault Cases Published In The Detroit Free Press To Reported Sexual Assaults In Michigan Before And After The 2009 Discovery Of The Backlog Of Untested Sexual Assault Kits, Nikki Alexandra Basset
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Rape myths are widely held beliefs that work against victims of sexual assault by attributing blame for their victimization to them. These myths can affect the victim at every stage of criminal proceedings to the extent that treatment informed by these myths can re-traumatize the victim causing even more long-lasting effects on their mental health. The 2009 discovery of approximately 11,000 untested sexual assault kits (SAKs) in Detroit called attention to rape culture which motivated nation-wide and state-level initiatives to engage with the public and dismantle these harmful beliefs. By using this discovery as a pivotal point for rape culture, …