Rape Crisis Center Provides counseling Support & advocacy Referrals Transports and stays with victims Some cases, clothing and housing
Law Enforcement Responds to reports Interviews Rape victims Transports to hospital and police station Investigates case
Hospital ER Physical exam Rape kit Turns evidence to police Treats victims for injuries Checks for stds, pregnancy etc.
Prosecutors Decides to file charges or not Develops case Works pleas Argues case in court
Judges - Courts Oversees arraignments Rules on plea bargains Presides over trials Decides on permissibility of evidence
Defense Attorney Represents alleged assailants Negotiates plea bargain Defends client in court Against state’s case
Where Does Gender Come In? Gendered Occupations Belief in women as nurturers Belief in men as rational fact finders