Specialist rape investigation, complex victim vulnerability and partnership working

Rumney, P; McPhee, D

Abstract

The working practices and performance of specialist rape investigation units is an under-researched area. This paper examines data derived from analysis of 441 police case files involving a specialist rape investigation unit and non-specialist comparator. This paper examines cases involving complex victim vulnerability, the related investigative challenges and the role of partnership working in providing support to victims. The findings indicate that the specialist unit, with its concentration of expertise and a commitment to partnership working, produced better results in terms of case progression, victim care and engagement, compared to the non-specialist comparator.

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (unpublished)
• Conference Name: Taming the Wicked: The Role of Partnerships in DemandingTimes
• Start Date: Jun 20, 2018
• End Date: Jun 21, 2018
• Acceptance Date: Apr 6, 2018
• Publication Date: Jun 21, 2018
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/866306
• Additional Information: Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : Taming the Wicked: The Role of Partnerships in DemandingTimes