Review of 'Missoula : rape and the justice system in a college town' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Trigger Warning: Rape
To dig into America's problem with rape, Jon Krakauer investigated Missoula, Montana[1]. Krakauer's findings are chilling. By closely exploring several cases he exposed that a separate legal system used in the persecution of rape that would draw universal revulsion if it was used for any other crime. Myths about non-stranger rape are believed by the cops who record reports, the attorneys that persecute the crime, and the jurors that decide the case. These myths destroy lives every 73 seconds in America[2].
You can find a list of rape myths and corresponding truths here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rape_myth
If you have been a victim of sexual assault, tools exist to help you. RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) provides a 24/7, anonymous chat and call line at 1-800-656-4673 and hotline.rainn.org/online
If you want to advocate for changes in policy RAINN provides a place to start (https://rainn.org/). …
Trigger Warning: Rape
To dig into America's problem with rape, Jon Krakauer investigated Missoula, Montana[1]. Krakauer's findings are chilling. By closely exploring several cases he exposed that a separate legal system used in the persecution of rape that would draw universal revulsion if it was used for any other crime. Myths about non-stranger rape are believed by the cops who record reports, the attorneys that persecute the crime, and the jurors that decide the case. These myths destroy lives every 73 seconds in America[2].
You can find a list of rape myths and corresponding truths here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rape_myth
If you have been a victim of sexual assault, tools exist to help you. RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) provides a 24/7, anonymous chat and call line at 1-800-656-4673 and hotline.rainn.org/online
If you want to advocate for changes in policy RAINN provides a place to start (https://rainn.org/).
[1]https://slpl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1301808116
[2]https://www.rainn.org/statistics#:~:text=Every%2073%20seconds%2C%20an%20American,will%20end%20up%20in%20prison.
