Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town

Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town by Jon Krakauer is a work of narrative nonfiction that explores the pervasive issue of sexual violence within the context of a college town. Published in 2015, the book offers an examination of several cases of sexual assault at the University of Montana in Missoula, shedding light on the systemic failures of the justice system and the broader societal attitudes that often exacerbate the trauma experienced by survivors. Krakauer, an investigative journalist and author known for works such as Into the Wild, Under the Banner of Heaven, and Into Thin Air, brings his research skills and narrative experience to this sensitive topic. His work on Missoula, which touches on themes such as The Dynamics of Sexual Assault Cases in the Legal System, Victim Advocacy and the Challenges Faced by Survivors, and The Role of Institutions in Perpetuating or Combating Rape Culture, is informed by his interest in social justice and his previous explorations of human behavior in extreme circumstances.