This study examined the unique and combined effects of child abuse children’s exposure to domestic violence on later attachment parents antisocial behavior during adolescence. Analyses also investigated whether interaction low predicted youth outcomes. Findings suggest that, although dually exposed were less attached in adolescence than those who not exposed, for abused only violence, relationship between types outcomes did differ by level parents. However, stronger bonds appear predict a...

Sexual violence is a devastating trauma with long-lasting effects on survivors' health and well-being. Despite the substantial impacts of last 25 years research, prevalence sexual has remained stable. It will be necessary to reconceptualize our work, challenging theories, methods, strategies for dissemination implementation moving forward. We outline an intersectional, community-engaged approach research center stories survivors who face systemic oppression inequity. Finally, we suggest...

We investigate parenting characteristics and adolescent peer support as potential moderators of the effects childhood exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) on outcomes. Lehigh Longitudinal Study (N=416) data include parent reports IPV exposure. Exposure predicted nearly all adverse outcomes examined, however after accounting for co-occurring child abuse early behavior problems, only one outcome. Several moderator were identified. Parental "acceptance" moderated likelihood teenage...

Objective: Sexual assault and intimate partner violence are problems on college campuses, yet few studies have examined campus-level factors that may be associated with their prevalence. This study examines influence rates of sexual among students. Method: Data from 474 campuses participated in the National College Health Assessment survey between 2011 2015. We used linear regression models to assess impact variables campus violence. Results: Significant predictors included binge drinking,...

Advances in technology, such as the growth of smart phones, tablet computing, and improved access to internet have resulted many new tools applications designed increase efficiency improve workflow. Some these will assist scholars using qualitative methods with their research processes. We describe emerging technologies for use data collection, analysis, dissemination that each offer enhancements existing Suggestions keeping pace ever-evolving technological landscape are also offered.

This study explores campus-based victim advocates' perspectives on the process of implementing campus rape reforms mandated by federal policy. Interviews with 14 advocates and sexual assault prevention specialists were analyzed qualitatively using thematic analysis techniques. Participants described an increased focus compliance as a means managing liability risks associated inadequate policy implementation. These shifts toward not only motivation to accomplish reform but also limited those...

Addressing sexual harassment in educational environments is integral for Title IX compliance; however, there are few estimates of prevalence the phenomenon social work’s signature pedagogy, field education. A survey 515 bachelor work and master students revealed that 55% participants had experienced at least one incident on Sexual Experiences Questionnaire. Those who were younger, Latina/Hispanic, or a committed relationship more likely to report harassment. The most common perpetrators...

This qualitative study explored how law enforcement officers, forensic nurses, and rape crisis advocates who are members of coordinated service delivery models such as Sexual Assault Response Teams (SARTs) describe their process engaging with one another managing differences in professional orientation, statutory obligations, power. Using semi-structured interviews 24 SART responders including center advocates, enforcement, medical personnel, we examined the ways that discursively construct...

Despite popularity of climate surveys as a tool produce accurate data on campus sexual assault, little is known about how campuses are administering these surveys, what they assessing, and finding.A sample 105 survey reports was located with an internet search during the 2015-2016 academic year.Review assessed methodology used, such sampling method, use incentives size response rate. Document review also topics included in key findings related to victimization, perpetration, student...

College students' individual-level risk factors for sexual assault victimization have been studied decades, but fewer studies looked at whether and how campus-level factors, such as rates of discrimination campus diversity, might also influence student risk. Identifying these broader can inform efforts to develop more effective preventive interventions. We conducted a secondary analysis data from large, multi-campus health well-being survey (

Multidisciplinary coordinated Sexual Assault Response Teams (SARTs) are a growing model of providing health, legal, and emotional support services to victims sexual assault. This article conceptualizes SARTs from an organizational perspective explores three approaches researching that have the potential increasing our understanding benefits challenges multidisciplinary service delivery. These attend several levels behavior, including response external legitimacy pressures,...

To increase access to counseling and advocacy services respond changes in communication preferences, many victim service programs are expanding their traditional telephone hotlines adding web chat or text hotlines. However, there is little research available about these text-based We examined program data collected the first year of operation a web-based crisis hotline for sexual assault survivors at large Midwestern university United States as part larger evaluation project. how often was...

This paper describes a multi-year initiative at Michigan State University (MSU) to change our institutional response relationship violence and sexual misconduct (RVSM) in the aftermath of large-scale crisis. While circumstances MSU are unique, many universities have faced or will face moments that bring RVSM issues into spotlight. To inform other colleges universities, we describe how developed 5-year strategic plan transform services for survivors develop prevention programming multiple...

Sexual Assault Response Teams (SARTs) are models of service delivery characterized by coordination between rape crisis, health care, and criminal justice sectors. Expanding on research documenting the extent nature conflict in SARTs, this study qualitatively explores strategies used to manage variations use professions. Analysis interviews with SART members ( n = 24) revealed five types strategies: (a) preventative sought prevent build capacity for resolving conflict, (b) problem-solving...

This article describes an effort to further infuse social justice education into doctoral programs in welfare. It articulates the rationale and tactical approaches for aligning mission statements with operational realities of university contexts. Within 1 school work, students diverse orientations came together articulate a vision that expanded educational contract between institution by enhancing their respective opportunities responsibilities areas scholarship, teaching, service. shares 30...

Increasing student safety is an important part of Title IX compliance for colleges and universities. Sexual harassment all too common experience college students, although little known about incidences in social work field placements. The extent training preparation received by students from program instructors also unknown. This study explores the knowledge sexual placements a sample 535 BSW MSW students. Only 51% harassment, with 21% receiving their school's office. Participants who had...

Sexual assault crisis hotlines provide crucial support for survivors. Though some hotline users engage in inappropriate conduct (e.g. prank or obscene calls), few studies explore these interactions. To address the lack of literature exploring interactions, we conducted a secondary data analysis chat transcripts (n = 233) shared with research team as part formative evaluation university-based sexual program's web-based hotline. From those transcripts, analyzed potentially interactions 38),...

Abstract Institutions of higher education have faced increasing pressure to comply with federal regulations and reform their response campus sexual assault. This study explores institutions employees’ perceptions on whether decoupling, or organizational resistance change, is associated the number timing assault reforms adopted. Early captured instituted before “Dear Colleague Letter” in 2011, mid included after Dear Letter 2011 but 2015–2016 academic year during period heightened attention...

The goal of the current study was to identify risk factors that predict sexual intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization across young women’s relationship histories, within a socioeconomically diverse sample recruited from university, 2-year college, and community organizations serving low-income women. We interviewed 148 women aged 18 24 years about (physical IPV, coercive control, IPV) each their relationships (up four relationships, beginning with first; 388 in total). used life...

Despite recent attention to campus sexual assault (CSA), we know little about how institutions of higher education (IHE) have approached policy reform. Using anonymous web-based survey responses 190 staff, faculty, and administrators from IHEs, examined priorities that guided CSA implementation, as well characteristics explain attitudes toward reforms. Respondents were significantly more likely think policies had improved than is exaggerated or feel frustrated by the process implementing...

Communities are increasingly turning to coordinated models of service delivery, often called sexual assault response teams (SARTs), decrease fragmentation and increase the quality services for rape victims. Drawing on institutional theory, we qualitatively analyze data from 24 interviews with SART professionals explore how providers understand organizational dynamics that shape adoption practice delivery. Our analysis identifies a process legitimizing draws discourses moral imperative treat...