Konradi, Amanda. <br/><br/>
Taking the stand :  rape survivors and the prosecution of rapists / 
Amanda Konradi. 
 - Westport, Conn. :  Praeger,  2007. 
 - x, 227 p. ;  25 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. [215]-221) and index. 
<br/><br/>Why take a stand? -- "I knew I had to ... ": reporting rape to law enforcement -- "It had to be done": rape survivors' participation in investigation -- Too little, too late : prosecutors' precourt preparation -- "I wanted there to be no question": survivors' self-preparation for court -- "I don't have to be afraid of you!" : rape survivors' emotion management in court -- "I'm only gonna tell you once": rape survivors' interaction and information management in court -- "He said he'll plead guilty. How does that sound to you?" : rape survivors' participation in and satisfaction with plea negotiations -- "Having the last word": rape survivors' participation in sentencing -- Moving toward more justice for rape survivors in the criminal process. 
<br/><br/> Follows 47 rape survivors of varied ages and ethnicities, focusing on the women's experiences throughout the criminal justice processes. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780275997182 (cloth : alk. paper) 0275997189 (cloth : alk. paper) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2007027859 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. No.: </label>GBA761615  bnb 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: </label>013810786  Uk 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Rape--Trial practice.--United States<br/>Rape victims--Legal status, laws, etc.--United States.<br/>Trials (Rape)--United States.<br/>Rape--Trial practice.<br/>Rape victims--Legal status, laws, etc.<br/>Trials (Rape)
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Geographic Terms: </label><br/>United States.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>KF 9329 .K66 2007