scholarly journals Examining Support for University‐to‐Police Reporting Policies for Sexual Assault: The Role of Survivors’ Consent

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathryn J. Holland ◽  
Allison E. Cipriano ◽  
Rachael Goodman‐Williams ◽  
Alex S. Diede
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Police Reporting

The Role of Nightmares in PTSD: Intercorrelations of Distress Following Sexual Assault

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachael Swopes ◽  
Joanne Davis ◽  
Marsha Siebenmorgen ◽  
Elana Newman ◽  
Kathy Bell
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Assault

College Women and Sexual Assault: The Role of Sex-related Alcohol Expectancies

2007 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 341-351 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brenda J. Benson ◽  
Carol L. Gohm ◽  
Alan M. Gross
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Assault ◽  
College Women ◽  
Alcohol Expectancies

scholarly journals A Preliminary Experimental Examination of the Effect of Emotion Dysregulation and Impulsivity on Risky Behaviors Among Women With Sexual Assault–Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

2014 ◽  
Vol 38 (6) ◽  
pp. 914-939 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole H. Weiss ◽  
Matthew T. Tull ◽  
Kim L. Gratz
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Emotion Dysregulation ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Risky Behaviors ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
To Receive

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with a wide range of risky behaviors (e.g., substance use and risky sexual behaviors); however, few studies have examined mechanisms that may underlie risky behaviors in this population. The present study utilized a prospective experimental design to examine the effects of emotion dysregulation and impulsivity on risky behaviors across time. Thirty women with sexual assault–related PTSD were randomly assigned to receive emotion modulation (EM), impulsivity reduction (IR), or healthy living (HL; comparison condition) skills trainings. Participants completed measures of emotion dysregulation, impulsivity, and risky behaviors pre-manipulation and 1-month post-manipulation. Participants in the EM and IR conditions reported a significant reduction in risky behaviors from pre- to post-manipulation relative to the HL condition. Changes in emotion dysregulation from pre- to post-manipulation fully accounted for reductions in risky behaviors over time. Results provide preliminary experimental support for the role of emotion dysregulation in risky behaviors.

scholarly journals The Role of Trust in Student Perceptions of University Sexual Assault Policies and Services

2020 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-53
Author(s):  
Olga Marques ◽  
Amanda Couture-Carron ◽  
Tyler Frederick ◽  
Hannah Scott
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
University Campus ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Student Trust ◽  
The Government ◽  
Policies And Programs ◽  
The University ◽  
Do So

Many post-secondary institutions are developing policies and programs aimed at improving responses to sexual assault experienced by students. In some areas, such as Ontario, Canada, the government has mandated post-secondary institutions to do so. However significant these initiatives, they are predicated on the assumption that students trust, and want to engage with, the university following sexual violence. This study explores students’ perceptions of sexual assault policies and services on one mid-size university campus focusing specifically on how trust factors into reporting sexual victimization and using services. Findings show that students believe that sexual assault policies and programs exist, but this does not meanstudents are willing to use such resources or that they even trust that their university has students’ needs and interests at the fore. This paper discusses policy and programmatic considerations for building student trust in their post-secondary institutions to encourage student use of campus support.

An insight into the work of sexual assault referral centres and the role of the forensic nurse examiner

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (22) ◽  
pp. 1296-1302
Author(s):  
Helen Hand-Oades
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Criminal Offence ◽  
Healthcare Staff ◽  
Referral Centre ◽  
Know How ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
Insight Into

It is more likely than ever that healthcare staff of all grades and in all settings will encounter cases of sexual assault, so it is crucial that they know how to respond appropriately to support survivors. Health and social care workers engage with clients in a range of situations, which means that they are well placed for such disclosure. In some cases, particularly if the assault is a recent incident, time is of the essence to ensure that there is no loss of evidence that could be crucial in gaining a conviction. This article explores the role of a sexual assault referral centre (SARC), a service that few people know about or think they will ever need. The type of sexual activity that constitutes a criminal offence will be discussed and information presented that offers direction for those who want to involve the police, and for those who do not. Links to a range of organisations are also included that survivors of recent or historic sexual assault can access for support and advice.

Sexual Violence

2019 ◽  
pp. 302-312
Author(s):  
Ruchi Trivedi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Sexual Violence ◽  
The Third ◽  
Thin Line ◽  
Forms Of Violence

It takes seconds of impulsiveness for an act of sexual abuse to cross the thin line to convert into an act of sexual violence and vice-versa. There are cases where the act of sexual violence is initiated with consent, and there are acts of sexual violence that fall under the umbrella term sexual assault. This chapter examines the role of violence in sexual abuse, i.e. sexual violence. The first section reviews the definitions of sexual violence and throwing some light on forms of violence in sexual abuse and violation of consent during an act of sexual violence. The second section reviews the risk factors and causal for sexual violence. The third section presents an overview of different perspectives on violence in context to sexual abuse are mentioned and examined.

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