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A Statewide Evaluation of Services Provided to Rape Survivors

Sharon M. Wasco

University of Illinois at Chicago

Rebecca Campbell

Michigan State University

April Howard

Gillian E. Mason

Susan L. Staggs

Paul A. Schewe

Stephanie Riger

University of Illinois at Chicago

This article presents the descriptive results of a statewide evaluation of hotline, advocacy, and counseling services provided to sexual assault victims in Illinois. Collaborative efforts of a multidisciplinary research team and sexual assault service providers resulted in victim-sensitive evaluation measures and data that reflect, for the first time, the collective impact of services on rape victims across the state of Illinois. Results of the evaluation suggest that, overall, services provided to rape victims provided support, increased information and knowledge, and helped victims to understand options and make decisions. The evaluation approach is notable for its collaborative nature and its sensitivity to rape victims during help-seeking and delivery; however, due to the high levels of distress common among rape survivors, some evaluation methods may not be appropriate for crisis intervention services such as hotline or advocacy. Implications for future evaluation research and policy are noted.

Key Words: sexual assault • evaluation • hotline • advocacy • counseling

Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Vol. 19, No. 2, 252-263 (2004)
DOI: 10.1177/0886260503260246
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