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ERIC Number: EJ871949
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
Pages: 7
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1944-821X
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The Effects of Sexual Assault on the Identity Development of Black College Women
Henry, Wilma J.
Michigan Journal of Counseling: Research, Theory, and Practice, v36 n2 p17-23 Fall-Win 2009
Sexual assault victims face more social criticism than victims of any other crime. It is uncertain whether women of color are more at risk for sexual assault than White women during their college years. However, studies suggest that Black female sexual assault victims are more likely than White female victims to be blamed for their attacks and have their reports invalidated in the courts and on college campuses (Donovan, 2007; George & Martinez, 2002). In this article identity development models are used to frame the intersecting effects of race and gender on the psychosocial well-being of Black female sexual assault victims in college. Implications for counseling and student affairs practice, as well as recommendations for future research are offered.
Michigan Counseling Association. One Michigan Avenue Building, 120 North Washington Square Suite 110A, Lansing, MI 48933. Tel: 800-444-2014; Tel: 517-487-3309; e-mail: info@michigancounselingassociation.com; Web site: http://www.michigancounselingassociation.com
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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