Citation

McCauley HL, Campbell R, Buchanan NT, Moylan CA. Violence Against Women 2019; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Affiliation

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1077801219875823

PMID

31530103

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.

Language: en

Keywords

healing; intersectionality; justice; prevention; sexual assault