NCJ Number
242743
Date Published
2013
Length
147 pages
Annotation
This report from the National Sexual Violence Resource Center presents the results of a needs assessment of the problem of sexual violence in Latino communities in the United States.
Abstract
This report from the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) uses data obtained from a national survey to conduct a needs assessment of the problem of sexual violence in Latino communities. The assessment identified needs that could be grouped into three broad categories: 1) the need for culturally informed resources for the community; 2) the need to build organizational capacity for cross-cultural work; and 3) the need for community partnerships and collaboration. The data were obtained from a Web-based national survey, phone interviews, and focus groups with individuals from sexual assault coalitions, community-based sexual violence programs, health departments, and culturally specific organizations working in Latino communities. Approximately 250 participants from all 50 States and 3 U.S. territories provided feedback to NSVRC. The assessment asked four questions 1) who are the key groups/organizations engaging in and/or supporting sexual violence prevention and intervention in Latino and/or Spanish-speaking communities; 2) what are the resource needs of professionals in the field engaging in sexual violence prevention and intervention in Latino and/or Spanish-speaking communities; 3) what is the cultural competency and Spanish-language capacity of programs and organizations to serve Latin0 and/or Spanish-speaking communities; and 4) what is the most effective role of the NSVRC in supporting advocates working with Latin@ and/or Spanish-speaking communities? The assessment found that there is a need for greater systemic and coordinated efforts to improve sexual violence prevention and intervention services in Latino and/or Spanish-speaking communities. A set of recommendations for improving the work of the NSVRC is also discussed. Figures, charts, tables, references, and appendixes