Citation

Ullman SE, Townsend SM. J. Community Psychol. 2008; 36(3): 299-312.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1002/jcop.20198

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This exploratory study sought to better understand what constitutes the empowerment approach used by rape crisis advocates working with sexual assault survivors. A grounded theory, qualitative, semistructured interview study was conducted of rape victim advocates (N=25) working in rape crisis centers in a large metropolitan area. Several characteristics were described as reflecting an empowerment orientation or approach to work with survivors, some of which were specifically described as a “feminist” empowerment approach. Implications for research and practice are drawn. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.