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Blitz rape and confidence rape: implications for clinical intervention.
S I Bowie1, D C Silverman, S M Kalick
1Rape Crisis Intervention Program, Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, MA.
American Journal of Psychotherapy
|April 1, 1990
Summary
This study identifies two main rape types: blitz rape (sudden attack by stranger) and confidence rape (assailant known to victim). Understanding these differences is crucial for tailored victim support and mental health care.
Area of Science:
- Criminology
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- A 2010 typology of rape is corroborated by a recent demographic study.
- The study analyzed 1,000 rape incidents to identify predominant assault types.
Observation:
- Blitz rape involves a surprise attack by an unknown assailant using force or threats.
- Confidence rape occurs when the assailant is known to the victim and gains control through trust.
Findings:
- Blitz rape victims' immediate concerns include safety, fear of recurrence, and self-blame for not resisting.
- Confidence rape victims experience guilt, self-blame, and delayed disclosure, often questioning trustworthiness.
Implications:
- Distinct psychological impacts necessitate tailored clinical approaches for blitz and confidence rape survivors.
- Effective treatment for blitz rape victims may involve psychotherapy, medication, and desensitization.
- Confidence rape survivors require reassurance, clarification of rape definitions, and sustained clinical engagement.