“Let's Not Talk about It:” Multiple Perspectives on Service Barriers and Recommendations for Black Sexual Assault Survivors: A Mixed-Methods Study

Sualp, Kenan; Forgetta, Shayna; Anderson, Kim; Revell, JoEllen; Godbee, Brandi

doi:10.1080/01488376.2020.1725218

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“…In Nova Scotia, racialized women have reported feeling unwelcome and unheard in "mainstream" spaces for survivors of violence, including community-based services (Creating Communities of Care, n.d.). Our study also does not speak to the experiences of trans and nonbinary populations, who face both a greater risk of experiencing sexualized violence (Jaffray, 2020) and additional barriers to accessing services (Du Mont et al, 2020;Sualp et al, 2021). Future research should explore the service access experiences of diverse and marginalized populations.…”

Section: Strengths and Limitationsmentioning

confidence: 84%

“…Existing research has shown that women who experience sexualized violence can face significant barriers to accessing both formal services (e.g., hospital-based services, community organizations) and informal supports (e.g., friends and family; O' Dwyer et al, 2019;Sualp et al, 2021). These barriers may include fear of victim blaming, stigma, and a retriggering or traumatic experience (Gravelin et al, 2019;Milesi et al, 2020;Ullman, 2010).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Accessing sexualized violence services and supports for women in rural Nova Scotia: A qualitative study

Heggie¹,

Jackson

Steenbeek

2022

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Introduction: Women who experience sexualized violence can face significant barriers to accessing services and supports, including fear of victim blaming, stigma, and fear of re-traumatization. To date, there is a paucity of research that specifically examines the experiences of women accessing sexualized violence services and supports in rural places, and the potential unique or additional barriers they may face. Objectives: The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand the experiences of women living in rural [province] who accessed services or supports after experiencing sexualized violence. Methods: Participants were recruited through community organizations and social media. Interviews were conducted with nine women in Fall 2019. Data were analyzed using feminist-thematic analysis. Results: Findings indicate that the women shared experiences of navigating a fragmented system of services and supports, many reported harmful experiences with the justice system and formal healthcare system, and some also experienced positive experiences with community-based services. Enhancing community-based services is recommended as one key strategy for improving access to sexualized violence services and supports in rural communities.

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Section: Strengths and Limitationsmentioning

confidence: 84%