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Supporting Sexual Violence Prevention and Response for Student-Athletes: Exploring Successes and Challenges Within
Alice M Ellyson1,2, Anna E Bender1, Rachel Ross1
1Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA.
Violence Against Women
|April 3, 2025
Summary
This study explored how athletic settings impact sexual violence (SV) prevention and response among college student-athletes. Findings highlight the need for tailored education and training for athletic personnel to address unique challenges within athletic culture.
Area of Science:
- Sociology of Sport
- Public Health
- Higher Education Administration
Background:
- Athletic settings present unique dynamics influencing sexual violence (SV) risk and protective factors.
- College student-athletes may face specific challenges related to SV due to athletic culture and environment.
- Effective prevention and response strategies require understanding these contextual influences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore perspectives of higher education personnel on SV prevention and response within college athletic programs.
- To identify how athletic culture interacts with SV prevention and response efforts.
- To understand strengths and challenges faced by athletic departments in addressing SV.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study employing semistructured interviews.
- Participants included personnel involved in SV prevention and response at four NCAA Division I public universities.
- Inductive thematic analysis was used to identify key themes.
Main Results:
- Key themes emerged regarding athletic culture's complex interaction with SV prevention and response.
- Identified specific strengths within athletic departments that can be leveraged for SV initiatives.
- Highlighted significant challenges hindering effective SV prevention and response efforts in athletic settings.
Conclusions:
- Athletic departments and institutions must recognize the influence of athletic culture on SV.
- There is a critical need for specialized education and training for athletic personnel.
- Implementing tailored strategies can enhance the effectiveness of SV prevention and response for student-athletes.
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