--- product_id: 14129217 title: "Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town" brand: "jon krakauer" price: "VT9672" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 22 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/14129217-missoula-rape-and-the-justice-system-in-a-college-town store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town **Brand:** jon krakauer **Price:** VT9672 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town by jon krakauer - **How much does it cost?** VT9672 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/14129217-missoula-rape-and-the-justice-system-in-a-college-town) ## Best For - jon krakauer enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jon krakauer brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town - Image 1](https://www.amazon.com/images/I/51EE6E5N8BL.jpg) ![Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town - Image 2](https://www.amazon.com/images/I/41aTc+62mKL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐ irresponsible cop and DA bashing *by P***E on Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2019* Disclaimer: I am a sexual assault investigator. Krakauer is a good writer but I was extremely frustrated that he seems to believe that if a prosecutor does not charge a suspect it is because she does not believe the victim. Nothing could be further from the truth. Our legal system in the USA demands that a suspect not be charged unless his crime can be proven "beyond any reasonable doubt". This prevents innocent people from going to prison but it also allows many guilty people to go free. Krakauer tries to blame this constitutional fact on police and prosecutors. And the reason this upsets me is I am convinced Krakauer understands the legal standard for prosecution but feels he can get a better emotional response from the reader if he presents it as the police and DAs not believing victims. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Important read for prospective college students, parents, college administrators, & law enforcement *by C***E on Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2018* I highly recommend that all prospective college students, their parents, and college administrators read this gut-twisting but well-written, thoroughly researched, and informative book about acquaintance rape. Although the book focuses on cases in one college town, the author's research found that rape statistics were very similar in college towns throughout the US. It's not just about Missoula.Especially in cases when the victim knows the assailant, the criminal justice system is weighted to protect the accused rather than the victim, as the author illustrates in several detailed examples. It's an uphill battle for sexual assault victims who report the crime. While research shows that false rape accusations are low (2-8%), they are constantly regarded with skepticism by law enforcement and very rarely prosecuted. This means these sex offenders are not held accountable, likely to reoffend (while becoming more adept at it), and free among society, while victims continue to suffer long-lasting effects (like PTSD) throughout their lives. In the rare instance that a case is prosecuted, a victim's trauma is not only "re-lived," but the victim is constantly vilified throughout the "justice" process. Victims are inevitably put on trial (unlike for other crimes, such as mugging). The rapists described in this book were considered decent, likable football players who enjoyed tremendous support from crazed, cult-like Griz fans - so the victims in the Missoula cases continued to be threatened by fans even after the trials were over.There are usually several reasons why victims don't report rape to police (even after good evidence, such as lacerations and bruising, is gathered at rape centers, for example), and Krakauer does an incredible job of explaining these reasons, including how acquaintance rape can be so damaging and difficult in its own way. For example, whereas a victim of rape by a stranger may likely fight back immediately, a victim of acquaintance rape is often so shocked and confused by the sudden violence coming from a person known to them ("Is this really happening to me?"), that the victim reacts with a sort of temporary paralysis. The victim's behavior in the aftermath of the rape is then scrutinized (and put on trial by the defense in the rare case that is prosecuted).Loads of appreciation and admiration to Jon Krakauer, for another book of incredibly insightful reporting, and for increasing public understanding on the challenging subject of acquaintance rape. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must read for all: boys, girls, Mom and Dad. It's important. *by C***Y on Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2017* Every teenage boy (actually everyone) should read this before embarking on the dating scene. It's an eye opener as to what girls go through when boys use girls as targets for their aggression and bragging rights. I understood, but never really knew what the long lasting awful effects are on an assault victim. It's like being set on fire. You may survive, and you may even heal physically and look fine, but you're never the same afterward. This book, thanks to Jon Krakauer, illuminates things well through select women's personal stories. And shame on the justice system for protecting the assailants. When will we all grow up? --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/14129217-missoula-rape-and-the-justice-system-in-a-college-town](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/14129217-missoula-rape-and-the-justice-system-in-a-college-town) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-08*