Sexual and relationship violence has devasting effects on the health and well-being of college students. This study assessed the prevalence of dating abuse victimization and harassment among sexual and gender minority (SGM) college students within the first 3 months of college enrollment and identified potential demographic differences in exposure.
Category: Underserved Populations
Dating Abuse and Harassment Among Sexual and Gender Minority U.S College Student
Silencing the Rainbow: Prevalence of LGBTQ+ Students Who Do Not Report Sexual Violence
Previous research on sexual violence suggests that there is a higher likelihood of students from LGBTQ+ community experiencing sexual violence and not reporting it. This study investigates various types of sexual violence experienced by the LGBTQ+ students and the prevalence of reporting it. The study further determines why different types of sexual violence are not being reported.
Strategies to Create an LGBT-Friendly Campus
Asking the questions and considering the best strategy is the first step to creating a safer, more welcoming campus community for LGBTQ students. Use this resource to begin your process and to hold your campus accountable for LGBTQ safety.
Centering Student Voices Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexualt Assualt, and Stalking (DVSAS) on Campus: Toolkit for Supporting Military-Connected Students
The purpose of this toolkit is to inform and assist college and university administration, staff, and students with addressing Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking (DVSAS) and support services for military-connected students of the U.S. Armed Forces. Colleges and Universities must make an active effort to learn about who encompasses “military-connected students,” what unique dynamics and barriers they experience, and how to provide accessible support services to this population, specifically pertaining to DVSAS.This toolkit addresses the needs of OVW Campus Project grantees, this information can also benefit the general public working with immigrant students at institutions of higher education.
Centering Student Voices Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexualt Assualt, and Stalking (DVSAS) on Campus: Toolkit for Supporting and Engaging LGBTQIA+ Students Toolkit
The purpose of this toolkit is to inform and assist college and university administration, staff, and students with addressing Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking (DVSAS) and support services for LGBTQIA+ students on campus. Colleges and Universities must make an active effort to learn about who encompasses LGBTQIA+ students, what unique dynamics and barriers they experience, and how to provide accessible support services to this population, specifically pertaining to DVSAS. We want to share responses to some frequently asked questions (FAQs) to support campuses and partners in strengthening their work with LGBTQIA+ students. We hope that this information also creates curiosity on campuses to explore “How do these issues/themes show up or–don’t–on my campus?” This toolkit addresses the needs of OVW Campus Project grantees, this information can also benefit the general public working with immigrant students at institutions of higher education.
Airport Security for Survivors (Traveling for the Holidays)
Airport security can be stressful for any traveler, but for some survivors of sexual assault the screening process is a little more sensitive. The following tips can help you navigate airport security to ensure a comfortable start to your trip.
Toolkit for Implementing Bystander Intervention Strategies to Prevent Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking at Faith- Based Institutions
Religiously affiliated colleges and universities (faith-based institutions) are diverse in faith, traditions, size, denominations, curricula, and campus life. Though faith-based institutions are incredibly unique in so many ways, they are not exempt from the significant prevalence and scope of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking on college campuses. The Toolkit for Implementing Bystander Intervention Strategies to Prevent Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking at Faith-Based Institutions is designed to support faith-based institutions in developing appropriately tailored prevention programs. This toolkit focuses on providing the tools, direction, and guidance to tailor the key components of a bystander intervention program for faith-based institutions.
Faith Centered Approaches to Fighting Sexual Violence
Culture and community are an integral part of a victim/survivor’s support system following a sexually violent experience, and spirituality can be an essential part of someone’s healing process. While it’s important to acknowledge that many survivors do not choose to lean into faith to cope with trauma, those who do greatly benefit from a strong relationship between sexual assault providers and spiritual healers. Faith traditions and communities are diverse and so is how they approach addressing sexual violence within their communities. It is important for spiritual leaders to understand the impact of sexual assault on the people they support and to feel comfortable joining and activating the survivors’ support networks, which often necessitates the awareness of local resources. Co-facilitated with Sikh Family Center, this web conference is for faith-based organizations and advocates who are interested in expanding their tools, offering community-based support, and joining the anti-sexual violence movement in disrupting and preventing sexual violence.
Toolkit for Preventing Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking in the Community College Context
The Toolkit for Preventing Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking in the Community College Context is designed to increase the capacity of community colleges to prevent interpersonal violence among students. It is organized in nine steps:
- Reflect on Past Efforts
- Identifying Your Community
- Identify and Engage Stakeholders
- Identify Needs and Assets
- Select Programs
- Tailor Programs
- Plan Your Evaluation
- Implement Programs
- Evaluate Progress and Share Results
The tools included were created based on findings from an accompanying literature review, which includes results from key informant interviews, surveys, and focus groups; peer-reviewed literature; and best practices for preventing interpersonal violence within the community college context.
Toolkit and Literature Review for Preventing Interpersonal Violence among Students Studying Abroad
Updated from April 2021
The Toolkit for Preventing Interpersonal Violence among Students Studying Abroad is designed to increase the capacity of colleges to prevent interpersonal violence among students who participate in study abroad programs. It is organized to correspond with the four stages of the study abroad experience:
- Institutional Planning
- Pre-Departure
- Post-Departure/Immersion
- Return/Reintegration
The tools included were created based on findings from an accompanying literature review, which includes results from key informant interviews, surveys, and focus groups; peer-reviewed literature; and best practices for preventing interpersonal violence within the study abroad context.