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J Interpers Violence ; 36(9-10): 4360-4380, 2021 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30070163

ABSTRACT

Sexual assault is a significantly under-reported, -investigated, and -prosecuted crime in the United States, which criminal justice and advocacy actors across the country are working to address. Law enforcement procedures often involve providing crime victims, including sexual assault victims, with written notification by mail about the status of their case, but little is known about the best practices for victim notification in sexual assault "cold" cases. This qualitative research explored whether this standard law enforcement practice was appropriate for sexual assault victims in "cold cases" particularly when there had been no contact from law enforcement, despite forensic evidence having been tested. The research questions were what do sexual assault victims in cold cases have to say about victim notification protocols and practices? and What do sexual assault victims in cold cases have to say about hypothetical written victim notification protocols? Twenty-three sexual assault victims were asked in focus groups and individual interviews to respond to hypothetical written notification letters for content and the sending authority and to give input on alternative modes of communication. The data were analyzed using grounded theory. Themes related to trust, personal agency, and decision making from notification examples emerged. Recommendations on notification included respecting privacy, including specifics, identifying next steps, normalizing, translating, and providing resources. Implications for developing notification protocols include use of emerging evidence about neurobiology of trauma, use of victim input, and patience for the varying reactions and needs of sexual assault victims.


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Crime Victims , Sex Offenses , Criminal Law , Forensic Medicine , Humans , Law Enforcement , United States
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J Am Coll Health ; 68(6): 624-630, 2020.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30908169

ABSTRACT

Objective: This study's purpose was to examine the prevalence and sociodemographic factors associated with stalking victimization among a diverse sample of college students. Participants: Data were collected through a cross-sectional survey administered in November 2015 to students 18 and older on 8 academic universities in a Southwestern university system (N = 26,417). Methods: Descriptive statistics were used to assess the prevalence of stalking experiences across student populations. Multivariate logistic regression was used to examine associations between sociodemographic factors and stalking victimization. Results: A total of 17.4% of students reported stalking victimization since entering college. Cisgender females, transgender/gender-nonconforming, and sexual minority students had higher odds of stalking victimization than their counterparts, whereas Latino/a students had lower odds of stalking victimization compared to White nonHispanic students. Conclusions: A notable proportion of college students have experienced stalking. Disparities found among student populations are concerning and warrant further investigation.


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Bullying/statistics & numerical data , Crime Victims/statistics & numerical data , Ethnicity/statistics & numerical data , Stalking/epidemiology , Students/statistics & numerical data , Adolescent , Adult , Bullying/psychology , Crime Victims/psychology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Ethnicity/psychology , Female , Humans , Logistic Models , Male , Prevalence , Sexual and Gender Minorities/statistics & numerical data , Stalking/psychology , Students/psychology , Universities , Young Adult
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Violence Against Women ; 23(10): 1249-1267, 2017 09.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27480616

ABSTRACT

Sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, sexual harassment, and stalking are complex crimes and have been a major focus of national attention at institutions of higher education (IHEs). To grasp the extent and nature of these crimes on campuses, institutionally specific climate surveys are being developed and endorsed by the federal government and conducted at IHEs. These climate surveys differ in content and length. This article describes 10 different climate surveys and outlines the variables measured in each tool. Next steps for assessing climate surveys are discussed.


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Interpersonal Relations , Sex Offenses/psychology , Social Environment , Universities/standards , Humans , Students/statistics & numerical data , Surveys and Questionnaires , Universities/organization & administration
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