Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
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Item 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 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 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 Campus Sexual Assaults Are Economically Traumatic for Victims(2016-12-01) Kellison, Bruce; Busch-Armendariz, NoëlItem 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 Development and Validation of an Instrument to Assess Social Work Students’ Perceptions, Knowledge, and Attitudes About Human Trafficking Questionnaire (PKA-HTQ): An Exploratory Study(Research on Social Work Practice, 2015) Nsonwu, Maura Busch; Welch-Brewer, Chiquitia; Cook Heffron, Laurie; Lemke, Melinda A.; Busch-Armendariz, Noel; Sulley, Caitlin; Cook, Sharon Warren; Lewis, Mary; Watson, Elizabeth; Moore, Wayne; Li, JilanObjective: This study sought to develop and evaluate the psychometric properties of a tool designed to assess social work students’ knowledge of and perceptions and attitudes toward human trafficking. To achieve this aim, the Perceptions, Knowledge, and Attitudes toward Human Trafficking Questionnaire (PKA-HTQ) was developed and its psychometric properties were evaluated. Specifically, the factor structure and the internal consistency of the PKA-HTQ were evaluated. Methods: Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and a replication EFA were conducted on two independent samples of university students, an initial validation (n = 325), and cross-validation (n = 212) sample. Findings: The EFA revealed a three-factor structure, that is, self-appraisal of knowledge/skills (α = .89), worldview (α =.78), and help-seeking behavior (α =.66); this three-factor structure was supported by replication EFA. Conclusion: The PKA-HTQ questionnaire shows promise as a meaningful, potentially reliable and valid measure.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 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.Item 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 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 Evaluation of the Survivor of Trafficking Empowerment Program (STEP) for Refugee Services of Texas (RST), Inc.(Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, 2016-08) Busch-Armendariz, Noël Bridget; Cook Heffron, LaurieItem 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 Final Report for SafePlace Austin, Texas(2004-03) Busch, Noël Bridget; Bell, HollyItem Green Leaf Refugee Services Program Annual Report(Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, 2007-07) Green Leaf Refugee Services Program
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