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Evaluating Personal Safety Within the LGBTQIA+ Campus Community: A Needs Assessment
Anna Ressler1, Ashlyn M Johnson
1College of Nursing, Miami University.
Journal of Forensic Nursing
|December 23, 2024
Summary
A survey of LGBTQIA+ individuals on a Midwestern university campus found that many fear for their safety and believe personal safety/self-defense training would increase their security.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Criminology
Background:
- Violence against sexual and gender minorities is a significant concern on university campuses.
- LGBTQIA+ individuals face unique safety challenges in higher education settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the perceptions of vulnerability among LGBTQIA+ university students.
- To gauge interest in and beliefs about personal safety/self-defense (PS/SD) training.
Main Methods:
- A needs assessment self-report survey was administered to LGBTQIA+ campus community members.
- The survey focused on perceptions of vulnerability and interest in PS/SD training.
Main Results:
- 36% of respondents reported a history of interpersonal violence.
- Respondents frequently feared for their safety in situations like using rideshares and going out alone after dark.
- 73% believed PS/SD training would enhance their safety and self-defense capabilities.
Conclusions:
- There is a clear need for inclusive and accessible PS/SD training tailored to LGBTQIA+ university students.
- Such training can enhance campus safety for this population.
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