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Parallels and Pitfalls

The Aftermath of Legal Reform for Sexual Assault, Marital Rape, and Domestic Violence Victims

Western Michigan University

Heightened awareness about the plight of victimized women has prompted sweeping legislative change over the past decade. Criminal statutes, civil laws, and criminal justice policies pertaining to rape in general, marital rape in particular, and domestic violence have all been altered. This article examines the outcomes of reform, revealing both successes and failures of ameliorative efforts. The problems discerned in the aftermath of reform are discussed as they preclude the full protection of violently victimized women. Conclusions explore the needs for further progress in this area.

Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Vol. 3, No. 2, 174-189 (1988)
DOI: 10.1177/088626088003002004


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