A cluster-randomized trial of a college health center-based alcohol and sexual violence intervention (GIFTSS): Design, rationale, and baseline sample

Abstract

This study will offer the first formal assessment for SV prevention in the CHC setting. Clinical Trials #: NCT02355470.

Supporting survivors of campus dating and sexual violence during COVID-19: A social work perspective

“…Women on college campuses between 18 and 24 years of age are at the highest risk for sexual violence (Black et al, 2011;Voth Schrag, 2017); some campuses estimate that as many as 40% of women students experience sexual victimization (Voth Schrag, 2017), while 5-7% of men report experiencing sexual violence during college (Abebe et al, 2018). Additionally, a recent systematic review found that unwanted sexual contact, including sexual coercion, incapacitated rape, and completed or attempted rape, is most prevalent on college campuses (Fedina et al, 2018).…”

“…In addition, the COVID-19 related mandatory closure of bars, restaurants, and night clubs has led to increased attendance at private house parties where the oversight and safety policies of community establishments are notably missing (Anderson et al, 2020), and alcohol is easily accessible, particularly for underage students. This is concerning as alcohol consumption increases the risk for DSV perpetration and victimization, and between 50% and 72% of college sexual assaults involve alcohol use (Abebe et al, 2018;Anderson et al, 2020;Bird et al, 2015).…”

“…With COVID-19 presenting new opportunities and tactics for abuse, DSV victims and survivors need support now more than ever. Dating and sexual victimization are associated with many negative effects, including increased risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, potential substance abuse, physical health consequences, and adverse impacts on academic performance (Abebe et al, 2018;Jordan et al, 2014;Krebs et al, 2016;Voth Schrag, 2017; White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault, 2014). Such negative sequelae are addressed in the university setting with mental health services including individual and group counseling, educational programs to increase awareness and peer support, and case management for referral to legal and health care services (Kress et al, 2003).…”

Campus Service Use Among Students With Disabilities Who Have Experienced Sexual Violence: A Conceptual Model

“…The current study took place within a larger parent study evaluating a brief intervention aimed at reducing alcohol-related sexual violence and improving care seeking via a universally delivered brief intervention given as part of clinic visits at campus health or counseling centers on 28 college campuses in Pennsylvania and West Virginia (Abebe et al, 2018; Miller et al, 2020). Given the focus of the parent study on sexual violence and care seeking, the study team only recruited participants with experiences of sexual violence to complete qualitative interviews.…”

Advancing Theory, Methods, and Dissemination in Sexual Violence Research to Build a More Equitable Future: An Intersectional, Community-Engaged Approach

“…More recently, sexual assault nurse examiner programs have served a critical role, providing emergency contraception and prophylactic antibiotics for survivors among other health services (Campbell, Patterson, & Lichty, 2005). Research has focused on trauma-informed universal screening practices in general health care settings, recommending the use of behaviorally specific language to identify sexual violence (Kimerling, Gima, Smith, Street, & Frayne, 2007; Probst, Turchik, Zimak, & Huckins, 2011) or assessment practices that promote universal education about sexual violence, rather than seeking disclosure, and harm reduction strategies related to why survivors are seeking health care (e.g., making emergency contraception widely available for survivors) (Abebe et al, 2018).…”