

Article History
Received: 25 December 2024
Accepted: 28 December 2024
Published: 04 February 2025
Volume 4, Issue No. 1, 1st Quarter 2025, pp. 30 - 42
Evaluating Law Enforcement Efficiency in Incestuous Rape Cases: A Systematic Literature Review Using Data Envelopment Analysis
Author:
Hamlet Montejo Lerios, PLTCOL
Abstract:
This systematic literature review evaluates the efficiency of law enforcement agencies in managing incestuous
rape cases, employing Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) as a methodological framework. Incestuous rape, a
profound violation of individual autonomy and familial trust, remains significantly underreported and poses
unique challenges for law enforcement due to its sensitive nature. The review synthesizes findings from 43
studies published since 2015, focusing on resource allocation, case management practices, and judicial
outcomes. Key themes identified include police efficiency and performance, sexual assault case management,
investigation of incest and child abuse, police perceptions of victim credibility, collaboration and resource
allocation, and legal and policy frameworks. The findings reveal systemic inefficiencies, including biases in
victim credibility assessments and inadequate resource allocation, which hinder effective case resolution. The
review underscores the necessity for law enforcement agencies to adopt victim-centered approaches, enhance
training, and foster collaboration with external agencies to improve outcomes for victims of incestuous rape.
Ultimately, this research aims to contribute to the discourse on enhancing law enforcement responses to sexual
violence, advocating for evidence-based recommendations to optimize practices and policies in this critical
area.
Keywords: incestuous rape, law enforcement agency, enforcement efficiency, envelopment analysis, systematic
literature review
Indexed:


Licensed by:
