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This is the full abstract and citation for the
Kanin article on false reports:

Author
Kanin, Eugene J. Author Affiliation
Dept Sociology & Anthropology Purdue U, West Lafayette IN 47907-1365
Title
False Rape Allegations Appears In Archives of
Sexual Behavior. 1994, 23, 1, Feb, 81-92. Abstract
An analysis of 45 consecutive, disposed, false rape allegations (FRAs)
reported over a 9-year period to the police agency of a small
metropolitan community in the midwest, which constitute 41% of the total
forcible rape cases reported during this period. Drawing from case
records, it is suggested that FRAs serve 3 major functions for the
complainants: providing an alibi, seeking revenge, & obtaining
sympathy & attention. FRAs are not the consequence of a gender-linked
aberration, but reflect impulsive & desperate efforts to cope with
personal & social stress. 42 References. Adapted from the source
document