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12.11.2019

“Can You Hear Me? I’m Right Here”: Voluntary Sector’s Treatment of Rape Victims

verfasst von: Aliraza Javaid

Erschienen in: Sexuality Research and Social Policy | Ausgabe 4/2020

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Abstract

Introduction

This paper explores the voluntary sector’s treatment of male rape victims in England, with the use of fresh empirical data. The paper focuses on the voluntary agencies’ attitudes towards and responses to male rape victims.

Methods

The author uses semi-structured interviews and qualitative questionnaires to collate the data; the sample utilised for the current study is composed of seventeen male rape counsellors, therapists, and voluntary agency caseworkers. The study began in 2014 and ended in 2017; it took place in the North, West, and South of England.

Results

The findings reveal that the development of Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) and Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs), which both provide services and support for victims of rape and sexual assault, is beneficial for the victims. They are notable and commendable developments, helping to draw in male victims of rape especially if they are reluctant to engage with the police.

Discussion

Some voluntary agency practitioners are perpetuating gender and sexuality norms when they serve male rape victims in the voluntary sector; they may not have sufficient knowledge and understanding of male rape; some use discretion when responding to male rape victims; and some voluntary agencies do not maintain regular and consistent contact with male rape victims up until the trials as they are not given regular updates regarding their cases.

Social policy implications

The third sector must have appropriate knowledge and understanding about male rape. Otherwise, poor or inappropriate services can be directed towards male rape victims. Training in voluntary agencies needs to be robust.

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ISVAs work independently from the police. ISVAs are often located in different organizations, such as specialist sexual violence and abuse organizations and SARCs. A variety of local commissioners, such as Police and Crime Commissioners, NHS England, charitable trusts, and the police, mostly fund ISVA services.

The role of SOIT officers is to act as a first response to allegations of a sexual offence, to collate information and evidence from the victim, to gain victims’ trust and confidence, and to ensure sexual violence victims are provided with information regarding police departments and support providers.

The third sector (also known as the voluntary sector) is a sector that includes voluntary agencies that are non-governmental and not-for-profit organisations designed to provide care and support for victims of sexual violence.

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Titel: “Can You Hear Me? I’m Right Here”: Voluntary Sector’s Treatment of Rape Victims
verfasst von: Aliraza Javaid
Publikationsdatum: 12.11.2019
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Sexuality Research and Social Policy / Ausgabe 4/2020
Print ISSN: 1868-9884
Elektronische ISSN: 1553-6610
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13178-019-00416-x

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Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Results

Discussion

Social policy implications

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