Vergewaltigungsmythen in Sexualstrafverfahren

In areas where jurisdiction and social attributions conflict, how can psychosocial court counsellors support victims? Through guideline-based expert interviews, Larissa Witte identifies the key challenges and professional implications of this field of work. The results are clear: rape myths have a lasting influence on the support provided to victims, with far-reaching consequences. The author demonstrates the need for critical reflection on institutional power relations and argues in favour of a sensitive, victim-oriented approach to sexual offence proceedings, providing practical recommendations for further developing the support system.