Community Action Strategies to Stop Rape

• NCJ Number: 122882
• Author(s): C H Sparks
• Date Published: 1983
• Length: 165 pages
• Grant Number(s): R18MH29049
• Sponsoring Agency: Women's Action Collective, Inc
• Corporate Author: National Institute of Mental Health
• Sale Source: National Institute of Justice/; NCJRS Photocopy Services
• Publication Format: Document
• Publication Type: Survey
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This rape prevention study examines the interplay between rape prevention education and personal involvement through positive action.

Abstract

Programs offering education about rape and training in three programs were presented to target area community groups. These programs, Whistle alert, Women's Distress Shelter Houses, and women's self-defense, are designed to help women respond to threats of assault and to foster community cooperation. An overall program was institutionalized in the community by a network of community organizers. Program impact was measured in two general community surveys and by data obtained from self-selectors who attended rape prevention workshops. 6 figures, 36 tables, 1 appendix. (Author abstract modified)