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“Victim Refuses to Cooperate”: A Focal Concerns Analysis of Victim Cooperation in Sexual Assault Cases

“…Some research finds that demographic characteristics, including the race of the victim, are correlated with the likelihood of reporting (Bachman, 1998;Lizotte, 1985). There also is evidence that the factors influencing the reporting of sexual assault differ by gender (Pino & Meier, 1999). Pino and Meier (1999) found that whereas men were less likely to report forcible rape for reasons related to masculine self-identify, women were less likely to report if the crime did not fit the classic stereotypical rape situation (i.e., "real rape, " Estrich, 1987).…”

“…There also is evidence that the factors influencing the reporting of sexual assault differ by gender (Pino & Meier, 1999). Pino and Meier (1999) found that whereas men were less likely to report forcible rape for reasons related to masculine self-identify, women were less likely to report if the crime did not fit the classic stereotypical rape situation (i.e., "real rape, " Estrich, 1987). Research also finds that more serious sexual assaults are more likely to be reported to the police (Bachman, 1998;Skogan, 1976).…”

Attrition in Rape Cases. Developing a Profile and Identifying Relevant Factors

“…inadequate for exploring the issue of male rape due to the very small sample sizes which reflect the differences in reporting behaviour for male and female victims (Pino and Meier 1999). Future research should probably adopt a qualitative approach or at least a combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches if much needed progress is to be made in this sphere.…”

A Review of Weapon Choice in Violent and Sexual Crime

“…Rapists were more likely to complete the rape when the attack was conducted in an inside location, with a weapon and not against a stranger. Pino and Meier (1999) found that the rape of males were more likely to involve a weapon, although there was no gender differences regarding injury received. Cohen, Frenda, Mojtabai, Katsavdakis and Galynker (2007) reported offenders against children were less likely to use a weapon.…”