Rape Cases In Kenya

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TITLE PAGE: RAPE CASES IN KENYA: TABLE OF CONTENTS: CHAPTER 1 Introductory Paragraphs Statement Of The Problem. CHAPTER 2 Literature review. CHAPTER 3 Statistical Tests Rape And Sexual Assults Prevention Management Of Rape Control Measures. CHAPTER 4 Conclusion. Bibliography. CHAPTER 1: RAPE CASES IN KENYA: Definition Of Rape; In criminal law,rape is a type of sexual assult usually involving sexual intercourse which is initiated by one or more person's against another person without the other person's consent. Introductory paragraphs: Every dawn, five children wake up defiled, three people end up dead and two women are raped, according to police statistics. Rape is one of the worst ordeals that could ever happen to a woman or a girl child. In fact the aftermath of this barbaric ordeal can literary be described as one being dragged on a murram road with no clothes on. It is sad to note that these cases have recently been on the increase. It is estimated that only 1 out of 20 women in Kenya will report a rape and only 1 in 6 will seek medical assistance. These figures could be much higher than those recorded by police since many victims shy away from reporting this form of violation. One is left to wonder is it the level of awareness that now cases are being reported or is it that the rapists have come in full thrust. If anyone cares just stop and think it could be your sister, mother daughter or anyone close to you. There is a need to consolidate efforts in fighting these heinous acts and it can be done, it is within our power and means to make it happen. Sexual violence is one of the greatest impediments to attaining meaningful social development in our society especially among women. The United Nations Platform of Action (1995) has described violence against women as an obstacle to the achievement of the objective of

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