2. Rape Crisis Center Provides counseling Support & advocacy Referrals
Transports and stays with victims
Some cases, clothing and housing

3. Law Enforcement Responds to reports Interviews Rape victims
Transports to hospital and police station
Investigates case

4. Hospital ER Physical exam Rape kit Turns evidence to police
Treats victims for injuries
Checks for stds, pregnancy etc.

5. Prosecutors Decides to file charges or not Develops case Works pleas
Argues case in court

6. Judges - Courts Oversees arraignments Rules on plea bargains
Presides over trials
Decides on permissibility of evidence

7. Defense Attorney Represents alleged assailants Negotiates plea bargain
Defends client in court
Against state’s case

8. Where Does Gender Come In?
Gendered Occupations
Belief in women as nurturers
Belief in men as rational fact finders