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Combatting sexual assault: an evaluation of a prevention program
1Etobicoke Health Dept., Ontario.
Canadian Journal of Public Health = Revue Canadienne De Sante Publique
|September 1, 1990
Summary
Community sexual assault prevention programs lack evaluation guidelines. This study explored awareness, fear, and service use, finding utilization and incidence rates crucial for program planning and expansion.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Criminology
- Sociology
Background:
- Limited guidelines exist for planning and evaluating community-based sexual assault prevention initiatives.
- Understanding the factors influencing participation in such programs is essential for their effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the relationship between awareness of sexual assault, fear of assault, and the utilization of prevention services.
- To provide insights for the planning and evaluation of community-based sexual assault prevention programs.
Main Methods:
- Utilized records from the Safety Van Program.
- Collected survey data from 60 users and 60 non-users representative of the target population.
Main Results:
- Findings highlight the complex interplay between awareness, fear, and service use.
- Evaluation data can inform decisions regarding program expansion based on utilization rates.
Conclusions:
- Utilization rates are key for justifying program expansion.
- Incidence rates are important for demonstrating the need for prevention services.