[Svrilist] SVRI Update: 01 09 11

[Sexual Violence Research Initiative]

Dear SVRI List Members

This SVRI Update contains a variety of sexual violence related research and resources. If you would like to have your sexual violence related resources included in the Update, please send your materials to svri at mrc.ac.za <mailto:svri at mrc.ac.za>  by close of business Wednesday. For more information and resources on sexual violence and the Sexual Violence Research Initiative visit www.svri.org <http://www.svri.org> .

Today's SVRI Update includes the following:
[Summaries directly taken or adapted from source]

I. Update on the SVRI Forum 2011: Moving the Agenda Forward
II. SVRI Members Requests 
III. Sexual Violence in the News
IV. Websites
V. Online Publications/Resources
VI. Journal Articles
VII. Events
VIII. Funding Links / Scholarships / Research Opportunities
IX. Vacancies

I. Update on the SVRI Forum 2011: Moving the Agenda Forward

The SVRI Forum 2011 programme is currently being finalised. Thank you for your abstract submissions! Register for the Forum online at: http://www.svri.org/forum2011/registration.htm <http://www.svri.org/forum2011/registration.htm> . 

1) Exhibition Stands:

A limited number of exhibition stands have been made available at the SVRI Forum 2011, Market Place. The Market Place provides your organisation or project with a unique marketing and research dissemination opportunity. We would like to invite you to showcase your organisation, company or research materials and publications at the Market Place. We anticipate that over 200 delegates from around the globe will be attending the event. Do not miss this opportunity to network and share your important work with others in the field.

The cost per stand is R4500 (or R3000 for 1 delegate per stand). Cost includes:
*           2 delegates per stand
*           Teas and lunch for the duration of the conference
*           1 x conference pack (includes bag and documentation)

To register for a stand, please visit: http://www.svri.org/2011exhibit <http://www.svri.org/2011exhibit>  or contact mandy.salomo at mrc.ac.za <mailto:mandy.salomo at mrc.ac.za> . 

3) Pre-conference Workshops:

The SVRI Forum 2011 will be hosting pre-conference workshops on Monday, 10 October 2011. Registration for preconference workshops is now open. Workshop participation costs R300 per person per workshop attended. The following workshops are on offer:

Morning Session  10h00-12h00 

Workshop 1: Is Change Happening? Monitoring VAW Prevention for Activist Organizations. Presenters: Lori Michau and Jean Kemitare, (Raising Voices, Uganda)
Workshop 2: Trauma and Safety while Researching Sexual Violence Research. Presenters: Associate Prof Jan Coles and Prof Jill Astbury (Monash University, Australia), Ms Liz Dartnall and Ms Lizle Loots (SVRI)
Workshop 3: Monitoring and Evaluation of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services. Presenters: Dr. M.E. Khan (Population Council, India) and Dr. Ian Askew (Population Council, Kenya)
Workshop 4: Conducting Qualitative Research on Sexual Violence. Presenter: Prof. Linda Williams (University of Massachusetts Lowell, USA)

Afternoon Session: 14h00-16h00 

Workshop 4: Presentation skills (Publication Mentoring Workshop. Presenter: Prof Jill Astbury (Monash University, Australia), and Liz Dartnall (SVRI)
Workshop 5: Integrating Sexual Violence Services: What is Required for Public Health and Other Key Sectors? Presenter: Dr. Nduku Kilonzo (Liverpool LVCT, Kenya)
Workshop 6: Challenges in Interviewing Men: Lessons Learned from the Men and SV Studies. Presenter: Dr. Gary Barker (Promundo, USA/LAC)

To register for the workshops, complete the booking form online at: http://www.svri.org/forum2011/workshop.htm <http://www.svri.org/forum2011/workshop.htm>  . Visit http://www.svri.org/forum2011/ <http://www.svri.org/forum2011/>  for more information. For questions or enquiries, email svri at mrc.ac.za <mailto:svri at mrc.ac.za> . We look forward to seeing you there!

II. SVRI Members Requests 

1) Request to Participate in Online survey for People with Disabilities

Rape Crisis Network Ireland and the Centre for Disability Law and Policy at NUI, Galway, are studying information that has been collected in Ireland and elsewhere about sexual violence experienced by people with disabilities. We are including information about people with mental health difficulties and people in the deaf community. We invite people with disabilities to complete a short online survey about what stops you talking about experiences of sexual violence. The survey is confidential and can be accessed at: http://www.rcni.ie/disability-research.aspx <http://www.rcni.ie/disability-research.aspx> . 

3) Request for Information: Engagement strategies used in community-based preventive service agencies

Geetha Gopalan is currently researching engagement strategies used in community-based preventive service agencies serving families at risk of abuse or maltreatment. Right now she is particularly interested in strategies to improve parenting engagement in community-based agencies which offer an array of preventive services (like parenting class, case management). Any evidence-based strategies that improve retention, adherence, attendance, compliance, etc will be greatly appreciated. Information can be sent to Geetha Gopalan at: g.gopalan at gmail.com <mailto:g.gopalan at gmail.com> . 

2) Request to Participate: Research on Sexual Violence and Vicarious Trauma Online Survey

As a sexual violence researcher, and member of the SVRI listserv you are invited to participate in an online survey on doing research on sexual violence and vicarious trauma. The survey online at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XZ28P9K <http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XZ28P9K>  and will take an estimated 15 minutes to complete. 

Researching and working with sexual violence survivors is, at times, challenging. As one researcher noted during an online discussion on the issue:

"I have often gone home feeling really down and at times guilty. In fact many a times I have contemplated doing something else development oriented like agriculture that seems less traumatic."

The SVRI is working to build an evidence-base for research on various aspects of sexual violence. In meeting the goals of the SVRI, we know that the most effective way to support and encourage more research on sexual violence is to develop and retain a skilled research workforce. Literature and models on how best to support sexual violence researchers in different countries and contexts is however limited. SVRI researchers have identified researcher trauma as an important issue. We would like to use this online survey to help us gain a better understanding of how to support sexual violence researchers internationally by developing researcher safety guidelines and publications on the issue of doing research on sexual violence and vicarious trauma. Through this study we would like to explore the stresses sexual violence researchers experience in different countries and contexts, with emphasis on resource poor settings. 

The study is being run by Professor Jan Coles, a general practitioner with experience in family therapy and counselling. For more information on the survey please contact Jan Coles, Associate Professor, Department of General Practice, Monash University by email jan.coles at monash.edu <mailto:jan.coles at monash.edu> 

III. Sexual Violence in the News

In Haiti, Sexual Violence, Healthcare Neglect Plague Women, Girls, Los Angeles Times, 30 August 2011 <http://articles.latimes.com/2011/aug/30/world/la-fg-haiti-women-20110831> : Despite a massive humanitarian effort after the 2010 earthquake, females in Haiti remain neglected, rights activists say, lacking access to care as they give birth to babies in squalid conditions, often as a result of sex in trade for food or other necessities.

Nepal: Reintegration Challenges for Displaced Women, Girls, IRIN News, 26 August 2011 <http://www.irinnews.org/report.aspx?reportid=93584> : Nepal's efforts to help conflict-affected women and girls gain a stronger footing in society may not be enough for the widows, rape victims and former Maoist combatants now tainted by social stigma, activists say. 

He raped Us for 40 Years - Sisters, Independent Online, 26 August 2011 <http://www.iol.co.za/news/world/he-raped-us-for-40-years-sisters-1.1125561> : An elderly man has been arrested on suspicion of raping his wife and two daughters for 40 years while keeping them prisoner in their home. 

The DSK Case and Women's Access to Justice: The Fallacy of the 'Perfect Victim', Open Democracy, 25 August 2011 <http://www.opendemocracy.net/5050/caitlin-boyce/dsk-case-and-women%E2%80%99s-access-to-justice-fallacy-of-%E2%80%98perfect-victim%E2%80%99> : Dropping the DSK case on the grounds of the accuser's credibility reinforced the message that women must have flawless pasts if they hope to seek justice after a sexual assault, a message that must be countered if we hope to fight sexual violence.

'Girl Friendly/Child-Friendly' Schools Provide a Brighter Future in Mali, UNICEF, 18 August 2011 <http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/mali_59595.html> : At a public meeting in the village of Benena, in Mali's Segou Region, a gathering of women collectively shot their hands up in the air when asked why girls' education in their community had been neglected in the past.

Mexico: Indigenous Women Win First Step in Fight over Military Rape Case, Amnesty International, 17 August 2011: <http://www.amnesty.org/en/news-and-updates/civilian-courts-try-mexican-soldiers-who-raped-indigenous-women-2011-08-17>  For more than nine years, two Indigenous women in Mexico have taken on the military and the authorities to demand justice after they were raped by soldiers in the southern state of Guerrero in 2002.

IV. Websites

One World Trust: Accountability Tools for Policy Research <http://www.oneworldtrust.org/apro/> . Implemented at various key institutional and research processes, these tools aim to improve accountability relations between organisations and their stakeholders. [Source: AWID].

PATH <http://www.path.org/about.php> : This international nonprofit organization creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities worldwide to break longstanding cycles of poor health.

V. Online Publications/Resources

Documentary: A Way to Justice: Engaging Men for Women's Rights and Gender Transformation. Sonke Gender Justice and Dr William Nessen, 2011 <http://vimeo.com/26553725> : This new documentary film follows the lives of four people in Africa who aims at challenging patriarchy, end men's violence against women and promote gender equality. [Source: 60percent].

Reflection: Gender Issues and Child Soldiers the case of Prosecutor v Thomas Lubanga Dyilo. Inder B. Women's Initiatives for Gender Justice, 25 August 2011 <http://www.iccwomen.org/documents/Gender-Issues-and-Child-Soldiers.pdf> : This article is a reflection on the absence of explicit charges for gender-based crimes in this case, the experience of child soldiers including girls within the UPC/FPLC militia, and the gender dimensions embedded within the crimes for which Mr Lubanga is accused. [Source: AWID].

The Right and the Real: A Shadow Report Analysing Selected Government Departments' Implementation of the 1998 Domestic Violence Act and 2007 Sexual Offences Act. Vetten L, Le T, Leisegang A and Haken S. Tshwaranang Legal Advocacy Centre, 2010 <http://www.tlac.org.za/images/documents/The%20Righ%20and%20The%20Real.pdf> : This report examines government's compliance with these constitutionally mandated duties, taking as its point of departure two pieces of legislation key to combating violence against women - the Domestic Violence Act 116 of 1998 and the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 32 of 2007.

A Guide for Survivors of Rape and Sexual Assault. National Department of Health South Africa, 2008 <http://www.svri.org/SurvivorPamphlet.pdf> : This booklet provides survivors with information on what happens after rape, including your medical care, examination, emotional reactions, the role of family support and legal processes.

VI. Journal Articles

Please note, to obtain a full copy of a journal article you may write to the author given as the contact person by the respective publishing house to request a copy.

Rape and Child Sexual Abuse: What Beliefs Persist About Motives, Perpetrators, and Survivors? Mcgee H, O'Higgins M, Garavan R, Conroy R. J. Interpers. Violence; ePub, 2011 <http://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.viewdetails&citationIds%5b%5d=citjournalarticle_311327_24> : This study seeks to assess the prevalence of myths concerning rape and sexual abuse in a national population survey. [Source: SafetyLit].

Sexual Abuse in Childhood and Adolescence and the Risk of Early Pregnancy among Women Ages 18-22. Young M.E, Deardorff J, Ozer E, Lahiff M. J. Adolesc. Health; 49(3): 287-293, 2011 <http://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.viewdetails&citationIds%5b%5d=citjournalarticle_311310_24> : This article investigates the relationship between previous sexual abuse and early pregnancy, examining the effect of the developmental period in which sexual abuse occurred and type of sexual abuse. [Source: SafetyLit].

The Efficacy of a High School Rape Prevention Program in Israel. Moor A. Violence Vict; 26(3): 283-295, 2011 <http://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.viewdetails&citationIds%5b%5d=citjournalarticle_311457_24> : Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel (ARCCI) provides rape prevention programs for middle to high school teens. These programs have been in place for several decades, but their effectiveness has not been evaluated empirically to date. This study seeks to fill this gap by performing an evaluation of one such preventive program. [Source: SafetyLit].

Answering the Questions of Rape Prevention Research: A Response to Tharp et al. (2011). Foubert JD. J. Interpers. Violence; ePub, 2011 <http://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.viewdetails&citationIds%5b%5d=citjournalarticle_311331_12> : The present article provides an alternative point of view to the one put forward by seven staff members from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Tharp et al., 2011). [Source: SafetyLit].

Workplace Violence and Gender Discrimination In Rwanda's Health Workforce: Increasing Safety and Gender Equality. Newman C.J, De Vries D.H, Kanakuze J.D, Ngendahimana G. Hum. Resour. Health; 9(1): 19, 2011 <http://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.viewdetails&citationIds%5b%5d=citjournalarticle_305968_21> : This article reexamines a set of study findings that directly relate to the influence of gender on workplace violence, synthesizes these findings with other research from Rwanda, and examines the subsequent impact of the study on Rwanda's policy environment. [Source: SafetyLit].

The Effect on Mental Health of a Large Scale Psychosocial Intervention for Survivors of Mass Violence: A Quasi-Experimental Study in Rwanda. Scholte W.F, Verduin F, Kamperman A.M, Rutayisire T, Zwinderman A.H, Stronks K. PLoS ONE; 6(8): e21819, 2011 <http://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.viewdetails&citationIds%5b%5d=citjournalarticle_311407_20> : This article studies the effect on mental health of a large scale psychosocial intervention primarily aimed at social bonding in post-genocide Rwanda. [Source: SafetyLit].

Barriers to Successful Treatment Completion in Child Sexual Abuse Survivors. McPherson P, Scribano P, Stevens J. J. Interpers. Violence; ePub, 2011 <http://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.viewdetails&citationIds%5b%5d=citjournalarticle_311323_24> : This article describes characteristics between CSA patients who engage versus those who do not engage in mental health treatment and identifies factors associated with successful completion of mental health treatment goals. [Source: SafetyLit].

Clinical Forensic Examination Findings and Legal Outcome in Cases of Suspected Sexual Child Abuse. Bode-Jänisch S, Voigt S, Gunther D, Debertin A.S. Arch. Kriminol.; 228(1-2): 20-38, 2011 <http://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.viewdetails&citationIds%5b%5d=citjournalarticle_311184_24> : This study evaluates the clinical forensic examinations conducted at the Institute of Legal Medicine of the Hanover Medical School between 1999 and 2008 in cases of suspected sexual abuse of children with regard to their legal outcome. [Source: SafetyLit].

Correlates of Childhood Sexual Abuse and Intimate Partner Sexual Victimization. Chan K.L. Partner Abuse; 2(3): 365-381, 2011 <http://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.viewdetails&citationIds%5b%5d=citjournalarticle_311108_24> : This study investigated the relationship between childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and sexual intimate partner violence victimization among Chinese university students in Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shanghai. [Source: SafetyLit].

VII. Events

2nd World Conference of Women's Shelters (WCWS), 27 February - 1 March 2012, Washington DC, USA <http://www.worldshelterconference.org/en/participate/registration.html> : This conference will bring together shelter advocates and grassroots activists working to end violence against women to discuss how they can support and learn from each other. Registration now open. [Source: IGWG].

For more events visit: http://www.svri.org/calendar.htm <http://www.svri.org/calendar.htm>  

VIII. Funding Links / Scholarships / Research Opportunities

Call for Proposals: The Children and Violence Evaluation Challenge Fund <http://www.evaluationchallenge.org/call-for-proposal-2011/> . This initiative is aimed at reducing the prevalence of violence against children by funding quality evaluations of violence prevention and child protection interventions in low- and middle-income countries. To participate to the Evaluation Challenge, concept note application forms must be submitted by 7 October 2011 to programmemgr at nef-europe.org <mailto:programmemgr at nef-europe.org> . For any queries, contact: barbara.gallo at evaluationchallenge.org <mailto:barbara.gallo at evaluationchallenge.org> . 

Call for Consultants: External Evaluation of "CREA's Count Me In - Addressing Violence against Marginalised Women in South and Central Asia" Project <http://www.creaworld.org/vision.html> . The review is planned to take place between mid-September through December 2011. The consultant will be expected to travel to Delhi during this week and attend the meeting. Travel expenses will be borne by CREA. Closing date: 5 September, 2011. Applications should be submitted to CREA at svinita at creaworld.org <mailto:svinita at creaworld.org> . [Source: AWID].

Call for Contributions: Gender Across Borders: "Tsk, Tsk: Stigma, Shame, And Sexuality". <http://www.genderacrossborders.com/2011/08/18/call-for-writers-tsk-tsk-stigma-shame-and-sexuality/>  This series will be hosted on 20-22 September 2011. The series will explore how individuals face institutional, community, or professional stigma because of their sexual and reproductive decisions. To apply, please submit your article with a resume or short bio to Jessica at Jessica at genderacrossborders.com <mailto:Jessica at genderacrossborders.com> . Closing date: 2 September 2011. [Source: AWID].

Scholarship Opportunity: Scholarships for Women Media Leaders <http://www.osisa.org/media-and-ict/regional/scholarships-women-media-leaders> . Rhodes University's Sol Plaatje Institute (SPI) invites applications for postgraduate scholarships from southern African women media leaders who wish to study media management and leadership at the SPI in 2012. Deadline for applications: September 30, 2011. [Source: AWID].

Scholarship Opportunity: Commonwealth Scholarships Tenable in the United Kingdom, 2012/13 <http://hesa.org.za/> . Institutions are invited to send a maximum of eight (8) nominations from students who are currently registered at your institution and eligible to apply (South African citizens only) for the Commonwealth Scholarships tenable in the UK in 2012/13. Closing date: 21 November 2011. For more information contact: Nondumiso Lufele at sso at hesa.org.za <mailto:sso at hesa.org.za> .

SVRI Funding Links Page: For details on funders who have funding sources available for research on sexual violence visit: http://www.svri.org/funding.htm <http://www.svri.org/funding.htm>  

IX. Vacancies

Short Term Consultancy: Project Design to Implement National Action Plan for Eliminating Sexual and Gender Based Violenc in Kiribati <mailto:to%20registry at unwomenpacific.org>  / UN Women / Location: Kiribati. Closing date: 9 September 2011. 

Manager for the Training, Capacity Building and Community Mobilisation Unit <http://www.genderjustice.org.za/vacancies/blog>  / Sonke Gender Justice/ Location: Cape Town or Johannesburg based / Closing date: 15 September 2011

International GBV Project Co-ordinator <http://www.genderjustice.org.za/vacancies/blog>  / Sonke Gender Justice / Location: Cape Town or Johannesburg based / Closing date: 15 September 

Chief of Party, GBV <http://www.awid.org/Get-Involved/Jobs-Around-the-World/Chief-of-Party-GBV>  / CHF. International / Zambia / Closing date: September 5, 2011. [Source: AWID Resource-Net Jobs: Monday 29 August 2011].

Behavior Change Specialist, GBV Prevention <http://www.awid.org/Get-Involved/Jobs-Around-the-World/Behavior-Change-Specialist-GBV-Prevention>  / CHF International / Zambia / Closing date: September 5, 2011. [Source: AWID Resource-Net Jobs: Monday 29 August 2011].

Gender Specialist / CHF International / Zambia <http://www.awid.org/Get-Involved/Jobs-Around-the-World/Gender-Specialist2>  / Closing date: September 5, 2011. [Source: AWID Resource-Net Jobs: Monday 29 August 2011].

Program Officer, LGBTI Rights Initiative <http://www.awid.org/Get-Involved/Jobs-Around-the-World/Program-Officer-LGBTI-Rights-Initiative>  / Open Society Institute / Washington, DC, USA / Closing date: September 16, 2011. [Source: AWID Resource-Net Jobs: Monday 29 August 2011].

Lecturer <http://www.awid.org/Get-Involved/Jobs-Around-the-World/Lecturer>  / Centre for Applied Human Rights, University of York / York, UK / Closing date:  August 31, 2011. [Source: AWID Resource-Net Jobs: Monday 29 August 2011].

Director, Gender Rights & Equality <http://www.awid.org/Get-Involved/Jobs-Around-the-World/Director-Gender-Rights-Equality>  / The Ford Foundation / New York, NY, USA / Open until filled. [Source: AWID Resource-Net Jobs: Monday 29 August 2011].

Chief Executive Officer <http://www.awid.org/Get-Involved/Jobs-Around-the-World/Chief-Executive-Officer>  / Caribbean Family Planning Association (CFPA) / St. John, Antigua / Closing date: September 15, 2011. [Source: AWID Resource-Net Jobs: Monday 29 August 2011].

Communications Officer <http://www.awid.org/Get-Involved/Jobs-Around-the-World/Communications-Officer>  / Caribbean Family Planning Association (CFPA) / St. John, Antigua / Closing date: September 15, 2011. [Source: AWID Resource-Net Jobs: Monday 29 August 2011].

Online Administrator / International Planned Parenthood Federation Western Hemisphere Region (IPPF/WHR) <http://www.awid.org/Get-Involved/Jobs-Around-the-World/Online-Administrator>  / New York, NY, USA. [Source: AWID Resource-Net Jobs: Monday 29 August 2011].

International Program Officer <http://www.awid.org/Get-Involved/Jobs-Around-the-World/International-Program-Officer>  / The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice / New York, NY, USA. [Source: AWID Resource-Net Jobs: Monday 29 August 2011].

Director <http://www.awid.org/Get-Involved/Jobs-Around-the-World/Director-Gender-Rights-Equality>  / Equality Now / New York, NY, USA. [Source: AWID Resource-Net Jobs: Monday 29 August 2011].

Fundraising Director <http://www.awid.org/Get-Involved/Jobs-Around-the-World/Fundraising-Director>  / Amnesty International / Sao Paolo or Rio de Janeiro, Brazil / Closing date: September 25, 2011. [Source: AWID Resource-Net Jobs: Monday 29 August 2011].

Project Lawyer, LGBTI and Sex Worker Rights <http://www.awid.org/Get-Involved/Jobs-Around-the-World/Project-Lawyer-LGBTI-and-Sex-Worker-Rights>  / The Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) / Johannesburg, South Africa. [Source: AWID Resource-Net Jobs: Monday 29 August 2011].

Director, Africa <http://www.awid.org/Get-Involved/Jobs-Around-the-World/Director-Africa>  / Vital Voices / Washington, DC, USA. [Source: AWID Resource-Net Jobs: Monday 29 August 2011].
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