NCJ Number
40467
Date Published
1976
Length
37 pages
Annotation
THIS BOOKLET WAS PREPARED TO ASSIST RAPE VICTIMS IN THE SAN FRANCISCO AREA IN OBTAINING MEDICAL, LEGAL, AND COUNSELING SERVICES.
Abstract
GENERAL INFORMATION, PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING AID, AND THE VICTIM'S RIGHTS WHEN DEALING WITH HOSPITALS, POLICE, AND, IF THE VICTIM MAKES A POLICE COMPLAINT, THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND THE DEFENDANT ARE DISCUSSED. POSSIBLE EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL RESPONSES TO THE ATTACK ARE DESCRIBED. METHODS OF OBTAINING COMPENSATION THROUGH THE STATE BOARD OF CONTROL, CIVIL SUITS, AND SMALL CLAIMS COURT ARE ALSO PRESENTED. DESCRIPTIONS AND ADDRESSES OF BAY AREA AGENCIES WHICH CAN EITHER HELP VICTIMS OF RAPE OF REFER THEM TO OTHER AGENCIES AND A GLOSSARY OF TERMS RELATED TO PROSECUTION OF AN OFFENSE ARE PROVIDED....EB