ABSTRACT
Investigators, prosecutors, and decision-makers often struggle in understanding the choices and behaviors exhibited by victims of interpersonal violence. This problem can dictate the course of a criminal case from the beginning to the end. This chapter explores the persistence of rape myths and misunderstandings about victims of interpersonal violence, the concept of “counterintuitive” victim behavior, and the necessity for education of all players in the investigation and prosecution of interpersonal violence.
