Getting Help on Campus

Mood Prep 101 ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 239-246
Author(s):  
Carol Landau
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Young Woman ◽  
Support Groups ◽  
Family Involvement ◽  
Student Support ◽  
Counseling Center ◽  
College Campus ◽  
Term Basis ◽  
Sources Of Support ◽  
Faculty Mentors

If a student is suffering from depression or anxiety, going to the counseling center is the best plan of action. Staff there are usually able to see students on a short term basis and refer them to a psychotherapist and psychiatrist if necessary. Availability can vary by the college’s resources, however. There are many other sources of support on campus including resident advisers, student support groups, deans, college chaplains, and faculty mentors. There are also specific services for victims of sexual assault. The process of getting help is revealed by the story of a young woman returning from the semester abroad and her challenges reintegrating into the college campus. Issues of confidentiality and family involvement are also discussed.

Learning from 10 International Student Support Groups

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun-Chung Choi ◽  
Lisa A Ferdinand ◽  
Shu-Ping Lin ◽  
Yi-Jiun Lin ◽  
Yu-Ping Huang
Keyword(s):  
Support Groups ◽  
International Student ◽  
Student Support

Leukemia Support Groups: How Are They Doing?

1997 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 407-412
Author(s):  
Donna Corwin Moss
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Support Groups ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cancer Treatments ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Course Of Illness ◽  
New Concepts ◽  
Sources Of Support ◽  
Practical Impact

Background Support groups help their participants to cope with the emotional and practical impact of their illnesses. Methods The effectiveness of the Leukemia Society of America support groups in enhancing the quality of life for their participants is reviewed. The groundwork, purpose, and structure of such groups, as well as alternate sources of support, are presented. Evaluation and future directions for oncology groupwork are discussed. Results Support groups complement the therapies provided by clinical practitioners and scientists by addressing the additional needs of cancer patients over the course of illness and survival. Conclusions New concepts and methods that address the needs of specific age-groups and incorporate the newly generated data on cancer treatments will further enhance the benefits provided by support groups.

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Service Providers’ Perspectives on Nigerian Immigrants’ Domestic Violence Experiences

2020 ◽  
pp. 107780122095426
Author(s):  
Ijeoma Nwabuzor Ogbonnaya ◽  
Olufunmilayo Ibitola Fawole ◽  
Cynthia Fraga Rizo
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Support Groups ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Support Needs ◽  
Service Needs ◽  
Nigerian Immigrants ◽  
Related Service ◽  
Controlling Behavior

We investigated 13 domestic violence (DV) and sexual assault agency directors’ perspectives regarding Nigerian immigrants’ experiences of violence, DV-related service needs, and best strategies for providing those needs. Directors across five U.S. states were surveyed. Descriptive analyses showed the most common DV types were controlling behavior and cultural/traditional. The most important DV support needs were informational, informal, and legal. Formal support from DV agencies, support groups, and law enforcement was rated the most helpful strategies. Participants wanted to learn more about Nigerian immigrants’ DV experiences. Findings highlight implications for the development of Nigerian-specific DV services.

Sexual assault on the college campus

2018 ◽  
pp. 204-219
Author(s):  
S. DeKeseredy Walter
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Assault ◽  
College Campus

Final Thoughts on Best Practices

2021 ◽  
pp. 95-100
Author(s):  
Amie R. Newins ◽  
Laura C. Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Contextual Model ◽  
Sexual Assault Survivors ◽  
Sources Of Support ◽  
Assault Survivors

Throughout the book, the authors have argued that it is important to use a contextual model to consider all of the factors that influence how survivors conceptualize what happened to them, whether or not they disclose the incident to others, and how others respond to their disclosures. It is also imperative that professionals understand how these factors may serve as barriers to survivors seeking and receiving high-quality and affirming services. In light of this, in this chapter, the authors offer more general recommendations for ways formal sources of support can improve their service delivery when working with sexual assault survivors. Overall, there have been recent gains and improvements within the disciplines that serve sexual assault survivors, as well as within society as a whole. Despite this progress, there is still more work to do.

Not a Big Deal? Examining Help-Seeking Behaviors of Sexually Victimized Women on the College Campus

2016 ◽  
Vol 62 (6) ◽  
pp. 1415-1429 ◽  
Author(s):  
McKenzie Wood ◽  
Amy Stichman
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Sexual Victimization ◽  
College Experience ◽  
Social Institutions ◽  
College Campus ◽  
Sexual Crimes ◽  
Help Seeking Behaviors ◽  
University Campuses ◽  
Midwestern University

The sexual assault and coercion of women on university campuses continues to be an ongoing problem. It is estimated that more than 15% of women attending college experience some type of sexual assault or coercion each year. As universities and other social institutions begin to acknowledge the prevalence of sexual victimization, an increased emphasis has been placed on helping victims of sexual crimes. The current study uses results from 378 surveys completed by females at a midwestern university to examine the help-seeking behaviors of those who have been victimized. This study specifically focuses on formal and informal reporting, identifying help agents, and reasons for not reporting. Results reveal that 1% of women who were victimized reported their experience to a formal entity, whereas 45% told an informal agent, such as a friend or roommate. Reasons for not reporting included not identifying the experience as rape, wanting to keep the experience private, and feeling ashamed.

scholarly journals Meeting Immigrant Community College Students' Needs on One Greater Toronto Area College Campus

2002 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-26
Author(s):  
Kenise Murphy Kilbride ◽  
Lucy D’Arcangelo
Keyword(s):  
Community College ◽  
College Campus ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Immigrant Community ◽  
Technical Programs ◽  
Greater Toronto Area ◽  
Point Of Entry ◽  
Technical Students ◽  
Low Degree ◽  
Sources Of Support

One hundred and forty-six students who entered Canada after their twelfth birthday and are now in one of six technical programs on a Greater Toronto Area (GTA) community college campus were surveyed. Technical programs enrol over half the students on this campus, and the six programs enrol over half the technical students. Over half had entered Canada past the usual age for high school (and over two-thirds in the past six years), making the college their point of entry into the Canadian educational system. Degrees and types of needs were analyzed, as well as degrees and sources of support. Differences occurred across numerous background traits but the most striking finding is the students' perception of a low degree of support from the college itself. This has clear policy implications for funders of GTA colleges, which attract such high numbers of new immigrants to Canada.

International Student Support Groups: Learning from Experienced Group Members and Leaders

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 180-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nate Page ◽  
Mark E. Beecher ◽  
Derek Griner ◽  
Timothy B. Smith ◽  
Aaron P. Jackson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Support Groups ◽  
International Student ◽  
Student Support ◽  
Group Members
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