Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Domestic violence and sexual assault services: historical concerns and contemporary challenges
Other Titles:	Journal of interpersonal violence
Authors:	Parish, Susan L Crosby, Carmen Macy, Rebecca J Giattina, Mary C
Keywords:	Sexual assault;Service provision
Year:	2010
Publisher:	Sage Publications
Citation:	25 (1), January 2010
Notes:	More than 20 years ago, concerns were raised about whether domestic violence and sexual assault agencies need for stable funding would conflict with the values that initiated these respective movements. Since then, the movements have evolved considerably. Therefore, it is timely to investigate the challenges domestic violence and sexual assault agencies face today. This exploratory study used focus groups and interviews to identify the challenges facing North Carolina domestic violence and sexual assault movements from the perspectives of agency directors and funding staff. Using an open-coding approach, seven challenges were identified including funding, sustainability, community norms, tension between grassroots versus professional service providers, lack of attention to sexual assault, the need for welcoming services for all survivors, and the need for comprehensive services to help survivors with co-occurring mental illnesses and substance abuse problems. The findings also pointed to recommendations for ways to address these challenges. [?2010 SAGE Publications. All rights reserved. For further information, visit SAGE Publications link.]
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/14344
ISSN:	0886-2605
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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