TYPOLOGIES OF RAPE

Phase 4 Small Group Project

Colorado Technical University Online
Elizabeth Passer, Rodney Sims, Nancy Torres, and Jamie Withall
Forensic Psychology
PSYC346-1204A-02
Professor Robin Redfern
October 24, 2012
What is Rape …
Rape is typically driven by the
offender's need to transfer
anger toward, or wield power
over the victim.

Rape is a physical assault that

includes forced sexual intercourse
or unlawful sexual intrusion.
 STATISTICS ON RAPE
 Rape is more likely to occur in the USA than any
other civilized country in the world.

 In 2010, nearly 1 in 5 women (1.3 million)

reported rape or attempted rape.

 Most rape victims do not report the crime for fear

of reprisals.
 Statistics on Rape Victims

 44% of victims are under 18

 80% are under 30
 Every 2 minutes a person in the United States is sexually assaulted
 54% of sexual assaults are not reported to the
authorities
 97% of rapists will never spend a day in prison
 67% of rapes are committed by someone
the victim knows
 38% of rapists are friends or acquaintances
(RAINN.org, 2009)
 15% of rape are in the workplace committed against
Females 16 or older
(U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2012)
 Power Reassurance
Power Assertive
Anger Retaliatory
Anger Excitation (Sadist)
Opportunistic
• Referred to as the • Purpose of the assault:
“Gentleman Rapist”

• To reassure himself of
• Most common and least his masculinity.
violent of offenders

• Elevate his self-esteem.

• Ritualistic

• Does not INTEND to

• Takes souvenirs of the crime harm the victim.
 Modus Operandi
the Power-Reassurance
Rapist

Minimal force used

Pre-selects victim

Victim often lives near rapist

home or work

Uses surprise attack

Attacks in set area/location

Method of rape is always the

same
 POWER REASSURANCE
ATTACK PREVENTION TIPS
• Do use soft tactics: • Resist
• Cry • Fight
• Plead • Scream
• Pray • Attempt Flight
 Power Assertive Rapist

This type of rapist does not want the victim to be a

participant like the power reassurance rapist, he
wants to prove his ability to dominate his target. If
the victim tries to fight her assailant, the violence
will escalate to maintain dominance.
 Do’s and Don’ts
of a
Power Assertive Potential Rape
More than likely this type of rapist will be grooming
the scenario to get his target into place for the attack.
How this can be done :

Asking the target to be in a area where it is “unlikely” that she will have access to help
- “Don’t” allow yourself to be positioned into a place of isolation

Assert reasons why you cannot comply with requests that could make you vulnerable
- “Do” tell him that someone is waiting for you,
- “Do” tell him reasons why you can not comply with requests and “Do” so assertively

(Model Workplace Policy, 2009)

 Methods of Resistance

Scream

Flee

Or

Fight however this could antagonize Power Assertive Rapist

 THE ANGER-
RETALIATORY
RAPIST
(DISPLACED ANGER)
 MOTIVATION AND THE
ATTACK
• Punishing women and expressing rage
• Misdirected impulses of hatred toward random victim
• Believes Self-importance is most important
• Blitz Attack
• Brutal and Violent
• Usually has a weapon
 Often Lethal  Victims of his own race and age
 Unorganized, but organized in  Non-negotiable
process
 Obscene Language
 Victim is a stranger, unplanned,
yet….Victim symbolizes what
the offender hates

 Attack is short and emotional

 Satisfaction once anger is released
 Sees act as a message to others
 Releases anger and escapes; leaving
body if victim is killed
 METHODS OF AVOIDANCE
AND PREVENTION
This Rapist:
• Any resistance may enrage him
• Not looking to kill, but beating can be fatal
• Do not challenge or enrage
• Try to escape or incapacitate
• Try to outsmart or be highly compliant
 ANGER EXCITATION (SADIST)

• Sexual Gratification from Victims’ Suffering

• Torture
• Sexual-Aggressive Fantasies
• Inflict Physical and Psychological pain
• Initially charming and Intelligent
• Profound Planning; often carrying “rape kits”
• Plans to kill
 MODUS OPERANDI (MO)
• Lethal
• Organized
• Authority Positions; Easily Trusted
• Plans every Detail
• Aggression increases with each Attack
• Most likely to hide the body
 DO’S AND DON’TS
OF AN
OPPORTUNISTIC RAPIST
• Do’s
• Pay attention to detail
• Be mindful of calling others first
rather than investigating on your
own
• Vary your time frames and travel
routes
• Always let someone know your
destination or approximate time
of arrival
• Don’ts
• Fighting for possession of trinkets
or other valuables is senseless
• Escalating the situation by
directing violence or verbal
outbursts is dangerous
• Place yourself in harm’s way
unless you are prepared for the
outcome
RECENT EVENTS

Skill Mall Rapes

General Do’s and Don’ts with all Rape Scenarios …
DO:
 Be aware of your surroundings
 Park near well-lite areas
 Have your car keys ready
 Trust your “gut” feeling
 Do travel in pairs or in a group
 Make sure you know how to scream

DON’TS :
 Do not park away from the building.
 Do not be preoccupied with bags or cell
phones.
 Do not be predictable.
 Do not engage in conversations with
strangers.
 Concluding Remarks

The majority of rapes are committed

by someone the victim knows

Stranger danger ~ Be aware of

your surroundings
 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
• Rapes occur in what civilized country • United States of America.
more than any other civilized country?

• What is one of the key protections • Being aware of your situation and
against rape? surroundings.

• Name two methods of resisting a • Screaming or fleeing.

rape?

• False: 67% of all rape are committed by

• True or False: Rapes are committed someone the victim has some type of
more often by strangers. knowledge of: - friend or acquaintance
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