Abstract
Abstract Rape trauma syndrome (RTS) is a cluster of negative mental, emotional, and physical symptoms commonly experienced by victims of rape. There is no consensus among clinicians regarding the type, number, and severity of RTS symptoms and it is not included in the DSM‐IV‐TR. However, it is often diagnosed as a type of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to similar criteria. Expert testimony of RTS is often used in court, despite inconsistent rulings regarding its admissibility. In general, PTSD is preferable in court because it is an officially recognized diagnosis that does not necessarily imply that a rape occurred.
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