Tonic Immobility in Rape: A Little-Known Reality

  1. Jesús de la Torre Laso 1
  1. 1 Universidad de Salamanca
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    Universidad de Salamanca

    Salamanca, España

    ROR https://ror.org/02f40zc51

Revista:
Journal of Forensics Science and Criminal Investigation

ISSN: 2476-1311

Año de publicación: 2023

Volumen: 16

Número: 3

Páginas: 1-2

Tipo: Artículo

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Resumen

Tonic immobility is an involuntary behaviour that has been studied in victims of sexual violence. The aim of the present communication is to reflect on the consequences of this phenomenon and to draw the attention of legal actors to the behaviour of victims.

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