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Needs of sexual assault advocates in campus-based sexual assault centers.(Report)

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| June 01, 2009 | Carmody, Dianne; Ekhomu, Jessica; Payne, Brian K. | COPYRIGHT 2009 Project Innovation (Alabama). This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Most campuses have sexual assault crisis centers that are designed to assist victims and educate the college community about this crime. While much is known about sexual assault victimization patterns on college campuses, there is still a lack of understanding about the needs of those working to prevent sexual assault. In the current study, campus sexual assault advocates define what is needed to better serve college and university students. Based on focus group data of seventeen advocates working with campus sexual assault centers, specific needs were highlighted. Advocates emphasized the need for increased funding for prevention and counseling programs, improved ...

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