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Using the community psychology competencies to address sexual assault on a college campus
Clifford, Daniel R. Freund, Nicole M. Douglas, Jasmine A. Siwierka, Julia K. Turosak, Anna K. Lewis, Rhonda K. Drum, Jessica L. Ojeda-Leitner, Deborah Sariönder Kreinath, Refika Chinnes, Anna C.
Clifford, Daniel R.
Freund, Nicole M.
Douglas, Jasmine A.
Siwierka, Julia K.
Turosak, Anna K.
Lewis, Rhonda K.
Drum, Jessica L.
Ojeda-Leitner, Deborah
Sariönder Kreinath, Refika
Chinnes, Anna C.
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2017-03
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Community psychology practice competencies,Sexual assault,Research and action
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Clifford, D., Freund, N.M., Douglas, J.A., Siwierka, J., Turosak, A, Lewis, R.K., Drum, J., Ojeda-Leitner, D., Sarionder, R., Chinnes, A.C., and Keller, P. (2017). Using the community psychology competencies to address sexual assault on a college campus. Global Journal of Community Psychology Practice, 8(1), pages 1-34.
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Sexual assault on college campuses is a national issue, with a recent report from the White House estimating that 20% of women will experience a sexual assault during college. Students at Wichita State University formed a campus organization to bring visibility to both community psychology and address this important problem. The Community Psychology Association is comprised of both graduate and undergraduate students, and members utilized three community psychology competencies: ecological perspectives, information dissemination/building public awareness, and community organizing and community advocacy in their work to improve resources and campus support for this issue. Community Psychology Association members utilized focus groups with campus students, faculty, and staff to facilitate discussions on sexual assault, campus safety, and university and administrative accountability. Content analysis revealed multiple themes that were used to generate a larger campus discussion and promote change in campus policies. As a result of these activities, major changes occurred at Wichita State, including data driven programming for interventions regarding sexual assault, changes in leadership in the offices of Title IX and Student Affairs, support for a CDC grant, and overall increased organizational awareness for sexual assault survivors. This study highlights the importance of applying community psychology principles and concepts to research and action to ultimately have a positive and tangible impact on the local community.
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Global Journal of Community Psychology Practice (GJCCP)
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Global Journal of Community Psychology Practice