Citation

Moylan CA. Violence Against Women 2017; 23(9): 1122-1139.

Affiliation

Michigan State University, MI, USA carriemoylan@gmail.com.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1077801216655623

PMID

27386880

Abstract

This study explores campus-based victim advocates' perspectives on the process of implementing campus rape reforms mandated by federal policy. Interviews with 14 victim advocates and sexual assault prevention specialists were analyzed qualitatively using thematic analysis techniques. Participants described an increased focus on compliance as a means of managing the liability risks associated with inadequate policy implementation. These shifts toward compliance not only increased the motivation to accomplish reform but also limited those reforms by narrowing the focus. Participants described how narrow compliance resulted in decisions that may actually harm victims. Suggestions for improving policy and the implementation process are discussed.

© The Author(s) 2016.

Language: en