False allegations of sexual violence
Lažne optužbe seksualnog nasilja
Abstract: Although sexual violence is a widespread criminological and victimological phenomenon, the issue of false allegations of victimization remains a particularly controversial topic. In order to avoid framing the discussion within the context of gender-based conflict, this paper focuses on non-criminological forms of misuse involving false accusations of sexual violence. Special attention is given to the statistical analysis of the prevalence of such cases, as well as the motivations of individuals who make false reports of sexual victimization. Finally, the paper offers several recommendations aimed at improving current practices, with the objective of reducing the incidence of false reporting and ensuring better protection for genuine victims of sexual violence.
Apstrakt: Premda seksualno nasilje predstavlja opširno predstavljen kriminološki i viktimološki fenomen, pojava lažnog prijavljivanja viktimizacije predstavlja prilično kontroverzno područje dijaloga. Sa ciljem izbegavanja rasprava rodno zasnovanog sukoba, u radu će se analizirati nekriminološki oblici zloupotrebe lažne optužbe seksualnog nasilja. Pažnja će se posvetiti i statističkoj analizi učestalosti predmetnog fenomena, te motivima lica koja lažno prijavljuju nasilna iskustva. U konačnom, daće se niz predloga unapređenja postojenje prakse, a sa ciljem redukcije predmetne pojave i poptunije zaštite stvarnih žrtava seksualnog nasilja.
srpski
2025
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Keywords: sexual violence, victimization, false reporting, false allegations
Ključne reči: Seksualno nasilje, viktimizacija, lažno prijavljivanje