Advancing Theory, Methods, and Dissemination in Sexual Violence Research to Build a More Equitable Future: An Intersectional, Community-Engaged Approach. (December 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: McCauley, Heather L.; Campbell, Rebecca; Buchanan, NiCole T.; Moylan, Carrie A.
• Other Names: Renzetti Claire M. guest-editor.
• Is Part Of: Violence against women. Volume 25:Number 16(2019)
• Page Start: 1906
• Page End: 1931
• Publication Date: 2019-12
• Subjects: sexual assault -- intersectionality -- justice -- healing -- prevention; Abused women -- Periodicals; Women -- Crimes against -- Periodicals; Violent crimes -- Periodicals; Femmes victimes de violence -- Périodiques; Femmes, Crimes contre les -- Périodiques; Crimes violents -- Périodiques; 362.8292
• DOI: 10.1177/1077801219875823
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1077-8012

Abstract

Sexual violence is a devastating trauma with long-lasting effects on survivors' health and well-being. Despite the substantial impacts of the last 25 years of research, the prevalence of sexual violence has remained stable. It will be necessary to reconceptualize our work, challenging our theories, methods, and strategies for dissemination and implementation moving forward. We outline an intersectional, community-engaged approach for sexual violence research to center the stories of survivors who face systemic oppression and inequity. Finally, we suggest applications of this approach for justice, healing, and prevention to inform our collective work to end sexual violence.