"Time to get cracking": The challenge of developing best practice in Australian sexual assault prevention education
Susan Evans, Chris Krogh and Moira Carmody
Published by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.ISBN 978-1-921414-17-6, ISSN 1833-7864 (online), ISSN 1833-7856 (print)
Dr Susan Evans, Christopher Krogh and Associate Professor Moira Carmody are at the Social Justice & Social Change Research Centre, University of Western Sydney, Australia
This paper is a MUST for people working in ANY field. Sexual Assault effects all of us.
In this paper, three of the authors of the standards discuss a number of challenges that programs are likely to face in the effort to formulate best practice in sexual assault prevention education. The discussion is based on findings from interviews conducted with 32 prevention educators and program writers during a research project in which questions were asked about program development. Some of the challenges include: the distinctiveness of the prevention education role, conceptual underpinnings in programs, program development and evaluation, working in schools, choosing a pedagogical approach to work with young people, and program adaptation for the purposes of cultural relevance. In addressing each of these challenges, connections are made between what interviewees said and what is communicated in the standards. The aim of the paper is less with positioning the standards as the final word on best practice, and more with arguing the need for further debate, discussion and action to develop best practice in sexual assault prevention education.
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Research Project - seeking particpants
This is from the Australian Centre for the Study of Sexual Assault
The Australian Centre for the Study of Sexual Assault (ACSSA) is seeking participants for a research project. We would like to speak with adults who have experienced sexual assault(s) in adulthood (i.e. the assault(s) happened when aged 18 or over), and who are able to discuss the assault(s) with an experienced researcher.
The purpose of the research is to draw on the knowledge of people who have been sexually assaulted to expand understandings of how sexual assaults are perpetrated, better inform the community about this, better equip police to respond to this crime, inform therapists who work with sex offenders, and overall stop sexual violence from happening. We are doing this project because we believe people who have experienced sexual assault have important knowledge about how this crime is perpetrated. But they are not often asked to share this knowledge. When they are asked, it is usually in a police interview or in court, where they may not have control over what is discussed, or how it is discussed.
The focus of the interview will be to hear from you about the assault(s) , the perpetrator(s) of the assault(s), and how they did it. We are also keen to hear what you think would have to happen to stop the perpetrator(s) from committing further assaults.
Participation in this research will involve either doing an interview with a researcher from ACSSA, or being part of a group discussion with other participants, facilitated by ACSSA. If you currently have a counsellor, we encourage you to discuss your decision to take part with them. You can also have your counsellor with you for the research interview if you would like. The researchers involved in the project are experienced at talking with people about sexual assault, and you will have control over the interview. (You can stop it at any time.)
2. have been the victim of sexual assault that happened as an adult (18+ and how you define 'sexual assault' is up to you)
3. have received counselling or are receiving counselling which involved speaking directly about the assault(s) live in the Northern Territory, Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia or Queensland
If you would like to take part in this project, please contact Haley Clark (03) 9214 7878 or email: haley.clark@aifs.gov.au at the Australian Centre for the Study of Sexual Assault (ACSSA), housed at the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) by 29 May 2009.
If you have any questions about the research you can also contact Antonia Quadara, ACSSA co-ordinator, on (03) 9214 7876 or the AIFS Ethics Committee on (03) 9214 7881.
AIFS also has a toll-free 1800 352 275 number which you can call. Please use the shortened 'Giving Voice' to AIFS reception so they can transfer you to Haley, Antonia, or the Ethics Committee.
To read more go here
The Australian Centre for the Study of Sexual Assault (ACSSA) is seeking participants for a research project. We would like to speak with adults who have experienced sexual assault(s) in adulthood (i.e. the assault(s) happened when aged 18 or over), and who are able to discuss the assault(s) with an experienced researcher.
The purpose of the research is to draw on the knowledge of people who have been sexually assaulted to expand understandings of how sexual assaults are perpetrated, better inform the community about this, better equip police to respond to this crime, inform therapists who work with sex offenders, and overall stop sexual violence from happening. We are doing this project because we believe people who have experienced sexual assault have important knowledge about how this crime is perpetrated. But they are not often asked to share this knowledge. When they are asked, it is usually in a police interview or in court, where they may not have control over what is discussed, or how it is discussed.
The focus of the interview will be to hear from you about the assault(s) , the perpetrator(s) of the assault(s), and how they did it. We are also keen to hear what you think would have to happen to stop the perpetrator(s) from committing further assaults.
Participation in this research will involve either doing an interview with a researcher from ACSSA, or being part of a group discussion with other participants, facilitated by ACSSA. If you currently have a counsellor, we encourage you to discuss your decision to take part with them. You can also have your counsellor with you for the research interview if you would like. The researchers involved in the project are experienced at talking with people about sexual assault, and you will have control over the interview. (You can stop it at any time.)
We would like to hear from you, if you:
2. have been the victim of sexual assault that happened as an adult (18+ and how you define 'sexual assault' is up to you)
3. have received counselling or are receiving counselling which involved speaking directly about the assault(s) live in the Northern Territory, Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia or Queensland
If you would like to take part in this project, please contact Haley Clark (03) 9214 7878 or email: haley.clark@aifs.gov.au at the Australian Centre for the Study of Sexual Assault (ACSSA), housed at the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) by 29 May 2009.
If you have any questions about the research you can also contact Antonia Quadara, ACSSA co-ordinator, on (03) 9214 7876 or the AIFS Ethics Committee on (03) 9214 7881.
AIFS also has a toll-free 1800 352 275 number which you can call. Please use the shortened 'Giving Voice' to AIFS reception so they can transfer you to Haley, Antonia, or the Ethics Committee.
To read more go here
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Australian Centre for the Study of Sexual Assault
Have a look at this site: In their latest newsletter you will find information on...
Dr Jan Jordans' recently published book Serial Survivors: Women's Narratives of Surviving Rape, based on her interviews with 14 women who were all assaulted by convicted New Zealand serial rapist, Malcolm Rewa.
The SADA project (Sexual Assault in Disability and Aged care Action Strategy). Project and how it has gone about improving responses to and prevention of sexual assault in those institutions responsible for the care of some of the most vulnerable members of the community.
There is a review of Joanna Bourke's Rape: A History From 1860 to the Present, as well as brief summaries and reviews of a number of recent research publications and conferences of relevance to the sexual assault sector. As always, AIFS Librarian Joan Kelleher has compiled a comprehensive bibliography of recent publications related to sexual assault and violence against women.
Also - have a look at this sad but strong post on the 'pictures worth a thousand words' website. Here is what the site is about.
"A Picture's Worth" was launched on 1 August 2003 as a personal project to highlight the emotions and memories triggered by a photograph of personal significance. By inspiring people to bring out the meaning or story behind a personal photograph, "A Picture's Worth" provides a haven for people to truly "show and tell".
Dr Jan Jordans' recently published book Serial Survivors: Women's Narratives of Surviving Rape, based on her interviews with 14 women who were all assaulted by convicted New Zealand serial rapist, Malcolm Rewa.
The SADA project (Sexual Assault in Disability and Aged care Action Strategy). Project and how it has gone about improving responses to and prevention of sexual assault in those institutions responsible for the care of some of the most vulnerable members of the community.
There is a review of Joanna Bourke's Rape: A History From 1860 to the Present, as well as brief summaries and reviews of a number of recent research publications and conferences of relevance to the sexual assault sector. As always, AIFS Librarian Joan Kelleher has compiled a comprehensive bibliography of recent publications related to sexual assault and violence against women.
Also - have a look at this sad but strong post on the 'pictures worth a thousand words' website. Here is what the site is about.
"A Picture's Worth" was launched on 1 August 2003 as a personal project to highlight the emotions and memories triggered by a photograph of personal significance. By inspiring people to bring out the meaning or story behind a personal photograph, "A Picture's Worth" provides a haven for people to truly "show and tell".
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