The FBI has updated its definition of rape for the first time in 83 years, to include men and those who do not physically resist as victims.
The new definition will increase the number of people counted as rape victims in FBI statistics, but it will not change federal or state laws.
Lawmakers use those statistics to allocate resources for prevention and victim assistance.
Many US states have already adopted a wider definition of rape.
Previously, the FBI defined the crime of rape as the carnal knowledge of a female, forcibly and against her will.
Full article: http://www.bbc.co.uk...canada-16452014
My opinion on this is why bother including men if it's not going to change federal or state laws? Do they not think men should be treated as victims?
The new definition will increase the number of people counted as rape victims in FBI statistics, but it will not change federal or state laws.
Lawmakers use those statistics to allocate resources for prevention and victim assistance.
Many US states have already adopted a wider definition of rape.
Previously, the FBI defined the crime of rape as the carnal knowledge of a female, forcibly and against her will.
Full article: http://www.bbc.co.uk...canada-16452014
My opinion on this is why bother including men if it's not going to change federal or state laws? Do they not think men should be treated as victims?
