The findings contradict this conclusion. We find: (a) that conviction rates for rape are similar to those of homicide, robbery, aggravated assault, and burglary; (b) that convicted rape offenders are as likely as convicted robbery offenders, but more likely than convicted aggravated and burglary offenders, to be sentenced to prison; (c) that those convicted of rape receive longer prison sentences than those convicted of robbery, aggravated assault, or burglary, but less than convicted homicide offenders. There is nothing in the conviction/sentencing outcomes to suggest that rape is responded to less vigorously, or less effectively, than other felony cases. Instead, (excepting homicide) it would be more accurate to conclude that justice officials deal more severely with rape cases than with other major felonies. (Author abstract)