Investigating and Policing Rape
Emma Williams’ timely analysis of rape cases demonstrates how poor prosecution and conviction rates are tied to failing aspects of police culture, structures and decision making. She uses interviews with officers to appraise investigation processes, highlight the barriers to change and set out next steps for meaningful improvements.
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Investigating and Policing Rape
Emma Williams’ timely analysis of rape cases demonstrates how poor prosecution and conviction rates are tied to failing aspects of police culture, structures and decision making. She uses interviews with officers to appraise investigation processes, highlight the barriers to change and set out next steps for meaningful improvements.
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Investigating and Policing Rape

Investigating and Policing Rape

by Emma Williams
Investigating and Policing Rape

Investigating and Policing Rape

by Emma Williams

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Overview

Emma Williams’ timely analysis of rape cases demonstrates how poor prosecution and conviction rates are tied to failing aspects of police culture, structures and decision making. She uses interviews with officers to appraise investigation processes, highlight the barriers to change and set out next steps for meaningful improvements.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781447358084
Publisher: Bristol University Press
Publication date: 08/01/2025
Series: Key Themes in Policing
Edition description: First Edition
Pages: 176
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)

About the Author

Emma Williams is Director of Research and Strategic Partnerships at the Centre for Police Research and Learning, Open University.

Table of Contents

Introduction; Attrition, Police Credibility and Professionalism; Police Identity and the Establishment of Capital; Achieving Organisational Legitimacy; Negotiating Professionalism in a Rape Investigation; Conclusion; Reconsidering Change.
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