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Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services: Historical Concerns and Contemporary Challenges

¹ University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
² Gwinnett Sexual Assault Center and Children’s Advocacy Center, Duluth, Georgia

^* To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail: rjmacy{at}email.unc.edu.

	Abstract

More than 20 years ago, concerns were raised about whether domestic violence and sexual assault agencies need for stable funding would conflict with the values that initiated these respective movements. Since then, the movements have evolved considerably. Therefore, it is timely to investigate the challenges domestic violence and sexual assault agencies face today. This exploratory study used focus groups and interviews to identify the challenges facing North Carolina domestic violence and sexual assault movements from the perspectives of agency directors and funding staff. Using an open-coding approach, seven challenges were identified including funding, sustainability, community norms, tension between grassroots versus professional service providers, lack of attention to sexual assault, the need for welcoming services for all survivors, and the need for comprehensive services to help survivors with co-occurring mental illnesses and substance abuse problems. The findings also pointed to recommendations for ways to address these challenges.

First published on February 27, 2009, doi:10.1177/0886260508329128
This version was published on March 4, 2009


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