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McCall D, Luu X, Krogh C, Phelan L, Dempsey A, Acosta C, Marshall F, Svejkar D, Pruscino C, Beres MA. A Comparative Account of Institutional Approaches to Addressing Campus-Based Sexual Violence in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Violence Against Women 2024; 30:1586-1613. [PMID: 37461389 PMCID: PMC10998435 DOI: 10.1177/10778012231183654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2023]
Abstract
Sexual violence is prevalent on university campuses globally. In this article, we report a qualitative insider research study examining practices for addressing sexual violence at four universities across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. We collected, analysed, and synthesised descriptive information about the practices at each institution. We found unique institutional approaches that nonetheless share some commonalities, yieldingseveral themes that are central to practice. In reflecting on our findings, we conclude with an outline of critical considerations and a call to action for future efforts to address campus-based sexual violence, particularly as this field remains underdeveloped across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Affiliation(s)
- Deanna McCall
- Student Central, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
| | - Chris Krogh
- School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
| | - Liam Phelan
- School of Environmental and Life Sciences, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
| | - Amy Dempsey
- Campus Community Division, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
| | - Carmen Acosta
- Campus Community Division, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
| | - Fiona Marshall
- Campus Community Division, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
| | - Domenic Svejkar
- Design Innovation Research Centre, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
| | - Catharine Pruscino
- Office of the Provost, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
| | - Melanie A. Beres
- Te Whare Tāwharau, University of Otago, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
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