ERIC Number: EJ1197337
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 20
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ISSN: ISSN-1538-8220
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University and Community Resources for Sexual Assault Survivors: Familiarity with and Use of Services among College Students
Franklin, Cortney A.; Menaker, Tasha A.; Jin, Hae Rim
Journal of School Violence, v18 n1 p1-20 2019
Scholars have highlighted the prevalence of sexual assault on college campuses. Universities are generally equipped to address victimization through a range of resources, including counseling and psychological services. These resources are instrumental for posttrauma recovery, but students must be aware of and willing to use available services. This study used a sample of 505 survey responses collected at a mid-sized, public, Southern university regarding community and campus resource knowledge, familiarity, and service use. The majority of participants were unaware of resources. Females reported increased community resource familiarity compared to males. Multivariate models revealed distress disclosure, sexual victimization history, and race were significant predictors of service use but criminal justice major and law enforcement career plans were not significant. Implications are discussed.
Descriptors: College Students, Sexual Abuse, Victims of Crime, Counseling Services, Psychological Services, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Familiarity, Use Studies, Gender Differences, Self Disclosure (Individuals), Race, Predictor Variables, Knowledge Level, Occupational Aspiration, Correctional Rehabilitation, Majors (Students)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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