Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
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Item A Health Survey of Texans: A Focus on Sexual Assault Final Report(Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, The University of Texas at Austin., 2003-08) Busch, Noël Bridget; Bell, Holly; DiNitto, Diana M.; Neff, James A.Item Outcome Measures for Sexual Assault Services in Texas(Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, The University of Texas at Austin., 2003-08) Cook Heffron, Laurie; McClendon, Anita; Busch, Noël BridgetItem Final Report for SafePlace Austin, Texas(2004-03) Busch, Noël Bridget; Bell, HollyItem Spirituality and Domestic Violence Work(Critical Social Work, 2005) Bell, Holly; Busch, Noël Bridget; Fowler, Dawnovise N.Spirituality is increasingly recognized as an important resource for clients coping with trauma and crises. Though more limited, research on the use of spirituality by practitioners has also expanded. This qualitative study involves in-depth interviews with 30 counselors about their work with domestic violence survivors. It focuses on the role and function of counselors’ spirituality in their work, and conversely, the impact of their work on their spiritual beliefs.Item Evaluation of the Dating Violence Prevention Project: The Use of Theatre as an Educational Tool(2005-02) Busch, Noël Bridget; Kulkarni, Shanti; Neuroth-Gatlin, Heather; Mahapatra, Neely; Jang, KyeongheeItem Green Leaf Refugee Services Program Annual Report(Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, 2007-07) Green Leaf Refugee Services ProgramItem Assessing the Needs of Human Trafficking Victims: An Evaluation of the Central Texas Coalition Against Human Trafficking(Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, 2007-08) Busch, Noel Bridget; Fong, Rowena; Cook Heffon, Laurie; Faulkner, Monica; Mahapatra, NeelyItem An Evaluation of the Texas Team’s Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Toolkit(2008-08) Busch-Armendariz, Noël Bridget; Kalergis, Karen; Little, Alison; Woo, Hyeyoung; Garza, Jacqueline; Ross, TiffanyItem Human Trafficking in Texas: A Statewide Evaluation of Existing Laws and Social Services(Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, 2008-08) Busch-Armendariz, Noel Bridget; Cook Heffron, Laurie; Kalergis, Karen; Mahapatra, Neely; Faulkner, Monica; Voyles, Leila; Eaton, SharleneItem Understanding Human Trafficking: Development of Typologies of Traffickers PHASE II(2009) Busch-Armendariz, Noël Bridget; Nsonwu, Maura; Cook Heffron, LauriePerpetrator typologies have been useful in understanding other crimes, such as do-mestic violence, and serve a similar purpose in enhancing our knowledge base about human trafficking. Typologies of human traffickers can be useful in improving our understanding about elements needed for successful investigations and prosecu-tions; developing appropriate services for victims and survivors; preventing human trafficking; and increasing community awareness. The goal of this project is to explore the types of traffickers based on key characteris-tics found in the literature and in prosecuted cases. The initial two phases of this re-search, reported here, involve a review of literature, government reports, and media reports of prosecuted cases related to human trafficking and in-depth interviews with prosecutors and national experts who have experience working cases involving human trafficking crimes. In a future phase (using non-OVC funds), interviews will be conducted with offenders who have been convicted on charges related to human trafficking. This phase of the study addresses the following research questions: 1) what types of traffickers and trafficking crimes exist?, and 2) how can they be cate-gorized into criminal typologies?Item An Assessment of the Adult Entertainment Industry in Texas(Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, The University of Texas at Austin., 2009-03) Kellison, Bruce; Busch-Armendariz, Noël Bridget; Jarrett, JamesItem The Use of Expert Testimony on Intimate Partner Violence(VAWnet, 2009-08) Ferraro, Kathleen J.; Busch-Armendariz, Noël BridgetItem Human Trafficking Victims and Their Children: Assessing Needs, Vulnerabilities, Strengths, and Survivorship(Journal of Applied Research on Children, 2011) Busch-Armendariz, Noël; Nsonwu, Maura B.; Cook Heffron, LaurieGiven the increased awareness and attention to human trafficking, including the establishment of federal laws and policies, federally funded task forces that provide law enforcement responses, and specialized victim services, it is important to assess the impact of these procedures and services on survivors/victims of international human trafficking and their immigrant children. By federal definition, certified victims of international human trafficking are eligible for all services provided to refugees in this country, including reunification with their minor children. This research is based on a qualitative study conducted in Austin and Houston, Texas with human trafficking victims/survivors. The project’s goal was to gain an understanding of the needs of human trafficking survivors after their rescue, their overall integration into American life, and the subsequent needs of their immigrant children after reunification. The project objectives examined the factors that either promote or hinder self-sufficiency, the determination of social service needs, and policy and practice recommendations to strengthen survivors, their children and their families living both locally and abroad. For this project, nine (n = 9) in-depth interviews were conducted with adult foreign-born victims of human trafficking. Researchers gathered data using a semi-structured questionnaire that queried about factors that promote or hinder victims’ services and needs. Interviews were conducted in participants’ homes using bilingual research staff and/or trained interpreters, were digitally-recorded, and subsequently transcribed. Participation in this study was completely voluntary. Specific steps were taken to ensure that the participants’ identities were protected. Open coding of data was utilized and the data were subsequently organized or grouped into properties and later developed into contextual themes around the research questions. The findings are grounded with the use of direct quotes from participants. As a result of progressive U.S. policy, many victims of human trafficking are being reunited with their minor children. Immigrant children are one of the largest and fastest growing populations in the U.S. and for a variety of reasons are vulnerable to exploitation. Research also indicates that victims of trafficking are identified by traffickers because of their perceived “vulnerabilities” or lack of opportunities (Clark, 2003). Therefore, it is important that practices and policies are developed to address the unique needs of these families with an eye toward positive outcomes for parent and child safety and well-being. Social service providers are provided a toolkit that may be utilized before and during the reunification period.Item Building Community Partnerships to End Interpersonal Violence: A Collaboration of the Schools of Social Work, Law, and Nursing(Violence Against Women, 2011) Busch-Armendariz, Noël Bridget; Johnson, Regina Jones; Buel, Sarah; Lungwitz, JeanaThe article discusses the University of Texas at Austin’s (UT Austin) Institute on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (IDVSA), an institution that was established in 2001. IDVSA is a collaboration of the Schools of Social Work, Law, and Nursing, and 150 community affiliates. Recognizing that interpersonal violence does not occur in a vacuum, the IDVSA operates within an ecological framework in which explanations for interpersonal violence acknowledge that individuals and families are nested in larger mezzo and macro systems, and factors such as gender, poverty, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and immigration status play influential roles in our understanding of these issues. The overarching goal is to advance knowledge and meaningful practice in the field through partnerships with survivors and community practitioners. Specifically, the mission is to advance the knowledge related to domestic violence and sexual assault in order to end interpersonal violence. IDVSA seeks to achieve its mission by focusing on three key areas: (1) rigorous research and scholarship on domestic violence and sexual assault; (2) comprehensive training, technical assistance, and information dissemination to the practitioner community and the community at large; and (3) substantial collaboration with our community partners. This article summarizes the authors’ pursuit.Item Non-Report Sexual Assault Evidence Program: Forging New Victim-Centered Practices in Texas(Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, The University of Texas at Austin., 2011-06) Busch-Armendariz, Noël Bridget; Cook Heffron, LaurieItem Statewide Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence in Texas(2011-06) Busch-Armendariz, Noël Bridget; Cook Heffron, Laurie; Bohman, TomItem The 34th Judicial District Attorney Takes On Family Violence Crime: An Evaluation of the 24 Hour Contact Initiative(2011-06) Busch-Armendariz, Noël Bridget; Donde, SapanaItem Sexual Assault Needs Assessment in Texas: Documenting Existing Conditions and Striving Toward Preferred Outcomes(Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, The University of Texas at Austin., 2011-06) Busch-Armendariz, Noël Bridget; Vohra-Gupta, ShetalItem Texas State Plan to Address Family Violence: A Survey of Existing Services(2012-02) Busch-Armendariz, Noël Bridget; Cook Heffron, LaurieItem Embodying Social Work as a Profession: A Pedagogy for Practice(SAGE Open, 2013) Nsonwu, Maura B.; Casey, Kathleen; Cook, Sharon Warren; Busch-Armendariz, NoëlThe purpose of this research is to highlight competing and contrasting definitions of social work that have been the subject of continuous ideological debate. These opposing interpretations have characterized public and professional discourse. It is the growth of, and struggle over, these conflicting versions of social work that we trace by exploring and expanding on the work of African American and White social work pioneers, feminist and empowerment epistemologies, and implications for social work practice and pedagogy. Our discussion emphasizes the construction of meaning through personal experiences by reuniting the head, hands, heart, and soul of our profession. We offer a reconstructed framework that echoes the groundbreaking work of our historical pioneers and collectively weaves their wisdom into contemporary social work practice.
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