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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 “At Least They’re Workin’ on My Case?” Victim Notification in Sexual Assault “Cold” Cases(Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2018) Sulley, Caitlin; Wood, Leila; Cook Heffron, Laurie; Westbrook, Lynn; Levy, Nicole; Donde, Sapana D.; Busch-Armendariz, NoëlSexual assault is a significantly under-reported, -investigated, and -prosecuted crime in the United States, which criminal justice and advocacy actors across the country are working to address. Law enforcement procedures often involve providing crime victims, including sexual assault victims, with written notification by mail about the status of their case, but little is known about the best practices for victim notification in sexual assault "cold" cases. This qualitative research explored whether this standard law enforcement practice was appropriate for sexual assault victims in “cold cases” particularly when there had been no contact from law enforcement, despite forensic evidence having been tested. The research questions were what do sexual assault victims in cold cases have to say about victim notification protocols and practices? and What do sexual assault victims in cold cases have to say about hypothetical written victim notification protocols? Twenty-three sexual assault victims were asked in focus groups and individual interviews to respond to hypothetical written notification letters for content and the sending authority and to give input on alternative modes of communication. The data were analyzed using grounded theory. Themes related to trust, personal agency, and decision making from notification examples emerged. Recommendations on notification included respecting privacy, including specifics, identifying next steps, normalizing, translating, and providing resources. Implications for developing notification protocols include use of emerging evidence about neurobiology of trauma, use of victim input, and patience for the varying reactions and needs of sexual assault victims.Item The Blueprint for Campus Police: Responding to Sexual Assault(2016-02) Busch-Armendariz, Noël; Sulley, Caitlin; Hill, KathleenItem The Blueprint for Campus Police: Responding to Sexual Assault(Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, The University of Texas at Austin, 2016-02) Busch-Armendariz, Noël; Sulley, Caitlin; Hill, KathleenItem 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 Climate Surveys: An Inventory of Understanding Sexual Assault and Other Crimes of Interpersonal Violence at Institutions of Higher Education(Violence Against Women, 2017) Wood, Leila; Sulley, Caitlin; Kammer-Kerwick, Matt; Follingstad, Diane; Busch-Armendariz, NoëlSexual assault, dating/domestic violence, sexual harassment, and stalking are complex crimes and have been a major focus of national attention at institutions of higher education (IHEs). To grasp the extent and nature of these crimes on campuses, institutionally specific climate surveys are being developed and endorsed by the federal government and conducted at IHEs. These climate surveys differ in content and length. This article describes 10 different climate surveys and outlines the variables measured in each tool. Next steps for assessing climate surveys are discussed.Item Compendium of Resources for Sexual Assault (CORSA): Briefing Sheets(2018-05) Busch-Armendariz, Noël Bridget; Sulley, Caitlin; McGiffert, Maggy; Camp, TorieItem Cultivating Learning and Safe Environments: An Empirical Study of Prevalence and Perceptions of Sexual Harassment, Stalking, Dating/Domestic Abuse and Violence, and Unwanted Sexual Contact(The University of Texas System, 2017-03) Busch-Armendariz, Noël B.; Wood, Leila; Kammer-Kerwick, Matt; Kellison, J. Bruce; Sulley, Caitlin; Westbrook, Lynn; Olaya-Rodriguez, Deidi; Hill, Kathleen; Wachter, Karin; Wang, Alexander; McClain, T’Shana; Hoefer, SharonThe Cultivating Learning and Safe Environments (CLASE) (pronounced ‘class’) project is a research study about University of Texas System students’ experiences with sexual harassment, stalking, dating/domestic abuse and violence, and unwanted sexual contact. As part of the study, the University of Texas System conducted the most in-depth survey of sexual assault and misconduct ever undertaken by an institution of higher education in the United States. The survey was completed by more than 28,000 students enrolled at 13 UT institutions across Texas. This report presents the findings of the survey, summarizes existing institutional direct programs that serve students, and reports strategic next steps. The report consists of 11 documents: two aggregate reports (one for academic institutions and one for health institutions), individual reports for the eight academic institutions in the study, and a summary infographic.Item Does the Justice Advocate Position Enhance Sex Crimes Investigations?(Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, The University of Texas at Austin., 2015-03) Busch-Armendariz, Noël; Sulley, CaitlinItem Engaging Adult Victims of Non-Stranger Sexual Assault: A Law Enforcement Toolkit(2013-08) Busch-Armendariz, Noël Bridget; Cook Heffron, Laurie; Kalergis, Karen; Sulley, Caitlin; Wachter, KarinItem Female sexual arousal response to implied sexual violence(2012) Lessels, Elisabeth; Meston, CindyItem Health & Well-being: Texas Statewide Sexual Assault Prevalence Study Final Report(Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, The University of Texas at Austin., 2015-08) Busch-Armendariz, Noël Bridget; Olaya-Rodriguez, Deidi; Kammer-Kerwick, Matt; Wachter, Karin; Sulley, Catlin; Anderson, Kathleen; Huslage, MelodyItem Health and Well-Being: Texas Statewide Sexual Assault Prevalence Study(Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, The University of Texas at Austin, 2015-08) Busch-Armendariz, Noël B.; Olaya-Rodriguez, Deidi; Kammer-Kerwick, Matt; Wachter, Karin; Sulley, Caitlin; Anderson, Kathleen; Huslage, MelodyFinal report from a study conducted in 2015 on the prevalence of sexual assault in Texas. The study was based on a statewide telephone survey conducted in English and Spanish using a randomly selected, representative sample of 1,203 adult Texans. The report presents descriptive findings on sexual assault prevalence, health and well-being in Texas, including the victims’ relationship to perpetrators, involvement of alcohol, reporting of sexual assault to the police and the impact of sexual assault on victims. Among its findings: 6.3 million (4.2 million women and 2.1 million men) or 33.2% of adult Texans have experienced some form of sexual assault in their lifetime. 413,000 (2.3% women and 2% men) or 2.2% of adult Texans experienced sexual assault within a year prior to the survey. 65.2% of victims report multiple victimizations. Sexual assault affects all genders; however, women (2 in 5) are twice as likely to be sexually assaulted as men (1 in 5) in their lifetimes. Women are more likely to experience sexual assault when they are 18 or older (26.1%), and men when they are ages 14 to 17 (10.6%). The study was a collaboration between the Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault and the Bureau of Business Research at The University of Texas at Austin.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 How Betsy DeVos Should Strengthen Title IX(2017-07-20) Busch-Armendariz, NoëlItem How to Notify Victims about Sexual Assault Kit Evidence: Insight and Recommendations from Victims and Professionals(Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, The University of Texas at Austin., 2015-03) Busch-Armendariz, Noël; Donde, Sapana; Sulley, Caitlin; Vohra-Gupta, ShetalItem Kavanaugh vs. Ford: A battle we can help our kids avoid(2018-10-01) McClain, T’Shana; Busch-Armendariz, NoëlItem Key Components of Building a Successful Victim Notification Protocol(Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, The University of Texas at Austin., 2015-03) Busch-Armendariz, Noël; Sulley, CaitlinItem LGBT Inclusion in South Asian American Domestic Violence Services(2018-04) Rao, NikitaItem The LIBERATOR Archive, April 2017(University of Texas at Austin, 2017-04) University of Texas at Austin