If a rape victim commits suicide what should the penalty be for the rapist, their actions directly resulted in the suicide? (Page 2)

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This is above and beyond the normal conviction.  Should their conviction be enhanced, they gave their victim a lifetime sentence of mental health issues. What if they gave them an incurable STD? Should these all enhance the penalty received? Victims often have trouble with their life, holding jobs, relationship problems, trust issues, increased drug usage, and becoming promiscuous. The justice system does not seem focused on victims, there is a high concern for the rights of the accused (which everyone supports) but little concern for life-long effects for victims. Even when the offender is released from prison, the victim still suffers immense fear at the fact they are now out and will come for them. Sexual Violence Can Have Long-Term Effects on Victims The likelihood that a person suffers suicidal or depressive thoughts increases after sexual violence. 94% of women who are raped experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) during the two weeks following the rape.9 30% of women report symptoms of PTSD 9 months after the rape.10 33% of women who are raped contemplate suicide.11 13% of women who are raped attempt suicide.11 Approximately 70% of rape or sexual assault victims experience moderate to severe distress, a larger percentage than for any other violent crime.12 Mental Health Impact Should the long term effects on a victim not mean a higher penalty for the perpetrator? Should that not be considered or do you think it is okay to leave the victims high and dry and say, so sad they killed themselves.

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

It’s still a rape charge, which is very serious. The victims choices after the fact don’t pertain to the criminal offense that was committed.

ImaNomad · Answer

His punishment should be the same as his crime.

Joker_ · Answer

7 months jail time at least

In_Trance · Answer

That's going to be difficult to prove

JamesRandiDebates · Answer

No penalty at all.

If a rape victim commits suicide what should the penalty be for the rapist, their actions directly resulted in the suicide? (Page 2)

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