“Jokes and media slurs about rape and its survivors not only desensitize the issue but also have an impact on rape conviction rates! "Widespread “myths and stereotypes” about rape victims may give jurors “preconceived ideas” that could affect their decisions in court. When victims were demonised in the media, you can see how juries would bring their preconceptions to bear." -Alison Saunders, head of the Crown Prosecution Service, UK.” RapeRape CultureProsecutionSexual ViolenceVictim BlamingRapistsSay No To Rape JokesRape Convictions Author:Alison Saunders head of the Crown Prosecution Service