@article{ref1,
title="Exploring advocacy practices for interpersonal violence survivors on college campuses: Approaches and key factors",
journal="Psychology of violence",
year="2021",
author="Wood, Leila and Voth Schrag, Rachel J. and Hairston, Dixie and Jones, Cynthia",
volume="11",
number="1",
pages="28-39",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: The current study explores campus-based advocacy services for survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence, to increase understanding of how these supportive services are used on college campuses. <br><br>METHOD: Semistructured interviews with campus-based advocates and student-survivors who used advocacy programs on 3 college campuses were conducted. The participating programs were diverse in setting and student population. Thematic analysis was used to identify program approaches and distinguishing features for advocacy in higher education. <br><br>RESULTS: Data from 48 participants were used to identify approaches guiding campus-based advocacy models. Campus-based advocacy models are trauma focused and student/survivor-centered similar to community programs with higher education-based applications. Campus-based advocacy is distinguished by attention to (a) developmental phase, (b) the university community experience, and (c) the role of the institution and institutional policy in services. Campus-based advocacy programs vary in service model and setting based on institutional structure and needs. Confidential advocacy services are critical to meeting student survivor needs. <br><br>CONCLUSION: This study illustrates that similar to community approaches, campus-based advocacy models for survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence focus on empowerment, resource provision, and expanding social support during the college experience through a trauma-informed lens. Campus-based advocacy programs provide potential benefit to student-survivors expressed needs, including prevention of further violence, enhanced well-being, increased academic outcomes, and support. Further research is needed to assess the outcome of campus-based advocacy and to guide program implementation as advocacy services in higher education grow. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved)<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2152-0828",
doi="10.1037/vio0000343",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/vio0000343"
}