Multiple perpetrator rape: Naming an offence and initial research findings

Journal of Sexual Aggression

Volumn 15, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 83-96

  Horvath, Miranda Angel Helena ^a   Kelly, Liz ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SURREY   (United Kingdom)

^b LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Definition; Gang rape; Group rape; Local and colloquial terms; Multiple perpetrator rape; Naming

Indexed keywords

EID: 85016343132     PISSN: 13552600     EISSN: 17426545     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13552600802653818     Document Type: Article

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