[Svrilist] SVRI Update: 08 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 for Information: Strengthening Prevention of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence with Non-State Armed Groups

Stephanie Chaban is currently assisting with a paper on strengthening prevention of conflict-related sexual violence with non-state armed groups (NSAGs). She is requesting any recommendations on reference materials or individuals she can contact on this topic. Specifically, she would like to know of any lessons learned on developing /negotiating action plans with NSAGs and/or armed groups. Other topics of interest include engaging religious leaders in prevention of SV and examples of by-stander intervention in such violence. Finally, she would also like to know if you know of any specific grassroots peace-builders working on this topic (i.e., intervening in the early stages of mediation rather than after the damage it done)? Please feel free to contact Stephanie Chaban directly at amorars at yahoo.com <mailto:amorars at yahoo.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

Bangladesh Rape Victims Say War Crimes Overlooked, Women's eNews, 6 September 2011 <http://womensenews.org/story/rape/110904/bangladesh-rape-victims-say-war-crimes-overlooked> : Bangladesh is celebrating 40 years of independence, but two sisters who were both victimized by massive, brutal war-time rapes are in no mood to celebrate. They say their lives have been ruined and perpetrators have never been brought to justice. 

Cameroon 'Aunties' Educate to Protect Rural Girls from Breast Ironing, Women's News Network, 2 September 2011 <http://womennewsnetwork.net/2011/09/02/cameroon-aunties-educate-breast-ironing/> : All mothers will do whatever it takes to protect their children's well being. In Cameroon, this 'protection' goes as far as burning their teenage daughters' breasts.

Indonesia: FGM/C Regulations Mistaken As Endorsement, Experts Fear, IRIN News, 1 September 2011 <http://www.irinnews.org/report.aspx?reportid=93628> : Guidelines on how to perform female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) issued by the Indonesian Ministry of Health could cause an increase in the practice, medical experts and rights groups fear. 

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

Pakistani Rights Group Says Violence against Women Increasing, Radio Free Europe, Radio Liberty, 18 August 2011 <http://www.rferl.org/content/pakistan_rights_group_violence_against_women/24301208.html> : A Pakistan-based women's rights watchdog says there has been a rise in the number of violent acts reported against women, RFE/RL's Radio Mashaal reports.

Hope for the Exploited, NOW Lebanon, 15 August 2011 <http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArchiveDetails.aspx?ID=301046> : The lack of awareness of human trafficking makes it difficult to combat the issue in Lebanon," said Rola Abimourched, project coordinator of the Exploitation and Trafficking Unit at KAFA.

IV. Websites

My Child Welfare Librarian <http://www.childwelfare.gov/admin/subscribe/> : This free service provides monthly emails highlighting publications and websites to keep you up-to-date on child welfare topics important to you.

International Justice Mission <http://www.ijm.org/> : This human rights agency brings rescue to victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression.

V. Online Publications/Resources

Violence against Women and Sport: A Literature Review. Palmer C. Trust for London, 2011 <http://www.endviolenceagainstwomen.org.uk/data/files/evaw_violence_against_women_and_sport_dr_c_palmer_july_2011.pdf> : This report reviews the literature pertaining to violence against women and sport. It adopts a 'broad sweep' approach, and examines the contexts and settings in which sport-related violence against women occurs.

Second Wave Feminism, The Campaign for Women's Rights in the 1970s <http://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/70sfeminism/> : This BBC collection of television and radio programmes remembers some of the major feminist thinkers of those years and highlights the issues they addressed and attitudes they contested. [Source: AWID].

Breaking Borders Documentaries <http://www.cmfd.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=172&catid=38&Itemid=193> : This project brought together South African community radio journalists and both internal and external migrants to chronicle the often unheard stories of migration to Johannesburg, providing migrants with an opportunity to access media and tell their stories, and building capacity of radio journalists to report on migration. [Source: AWID].

Prevention of HIV/AIDS and Violence Against Women and Girls with Disabilities in Tanzania. Msedi Ngololo M. Barbara Faye Waxman Fiduccia Papers on Women and Girls with Disabilities Center for Women Policy Studies, 2011 <http://www.centerwomenpolicy.org/programs/waxmanfiduccia/documents/BFWFP_PreventionofHIV_AIDSandViolenceAgainstWomenandGirlswithDisabilitiesinTanzania.pdf> : This Paper focuses on HIV/AIDS and violence as they affect women and girls with disabilities in Tanzania. [Source: AWID]. 

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.

Characteristics of Physical and Sexual Violence against Children and Adolescents Examined at the Forensic Medicine Institute in Maceió, Alagoas State, Brazil. Guimarães J.A, Villela W.V. Cad. Saude Publica; 27(8): 1647-1653, 2011 <http://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.viewdetails&citationIds%5b%5d=citjournalarticle_312541_24> : The purpose of this study was to characterize cases of violence against children and adolescents examined at the Forensic Medicine Institute in Maceió, Alagoas State, Brazil. [Source: SafetyLit].

Child Marriage in the United States and Its Association with Mental Health in Women. Le Strat Y, Dubertret C, Le Foll B. Pediatrics; ePub, 2011 <http://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.viewdetails&citationIds%5b%5d=citjournalarticle_312671_24> : This article presents nationally representative data on the prevalence, sociodemographic correlates, and psychiatric comorbidity of child marriage among women in the United States. [Source: SafetyLit].

Child Sexual Abuse. Modelli M.E, Galvão M.F, Pratesi R. Forensic Sci. Int; ePub, 2011 <http://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.viewdetails&citationIds%5b%5d=citjournalarticle_312575_24> : This article evaluates the prevalence of sexual abuse in the pediatric population of the Federal District and discuss the difficulties in interpreting the examination of the genitalia in this age group, both by general practitioners as medical expert forensic officers. [Source: SafetyLit].

Indicators of Local Actions for Reporting and Recording Cases of Domestic Violence and Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents. Deslandes S, Mendes C.H, Lima J de S, Campos D de S. Cad. Saude Publica; 27(8): 1633-1645, 2011 <http://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.viewdetails&citationIds%5b%5d=citjournalarticle_312542_24> : This study presents indicators for the evaluation of local government actions for reporting and recording cases of domestic violence and sexual exploitation of children and adolescents, based on participatory, consensus-based methodologies: the nominal group technique (NGT) and the Delphi method. [Source: SafetyLit].

Are There Health Effects of Harassment in the Workplace? A Gender-Sensitive Study of the Relationships between Work and Neck Pain. Stock S.R, Tissot F. Ergonomics; ePub, 2011 <http://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.viewdetails&citationIds%5b%5d=citjournalarticle_312566_20> : This article identifies workplace physical and psychosocial risk factors for neck pain among male and female workers and, in particular, to study the relationship between neck pain and intimidation and sexual harassment in the workplace in a representative sample of the Quebec working population. [Source: SafetyLit].

Differences in Compassion Fatigue, Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Relationship Satisfaction, Including Sexual Desire and Functioning, Between Male and Female Detectives Who Investigate Sexual Offenses against Children: A Pilot Study. Lane E.J, Lating J.M, Lowry J.L, Martino T.P. Int. J. Emerg. Ment. Health; 12(4): 257-266, 2010 <http://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.viewdetails&citationIds%5b%5d=citjournalarticle_312599_24> : The purpose of this study was to examine the relations among compassion fatigue, probable PTSD symptoms, and personal relationship satisfaction, including communication and sexual satisfaction, in a sample of 47 male and female detectives. [Source: SafetyLit].

VII. Events

Eliminating HIV - What Is a Must Do? Perspectives of a Kenyan Organisation, Nduku Kilonzo, Director, Liverpool VCT Care & Treatment, Kenya, 9 September 2011, Washington D.C. USA <mailto:esullivan at prb.org> . Dr. Kilonzo will be discussing prevention of HIV from LVCT's perspective. She has more than a decade of experience in  HIV prevention interventions with a focus on sexual violence and HIV services and gender integration in HIV programming. For more information, contact: esullivan at prb.org <mailto:esullivan at prb.org> . [Source: IGWG].

eLearning Course: Measurement of Violence against Women through Statistical Surveys, 3 October to 26 November 2011. <http://www.eclac.cl/cgi-bin/getprod.asp?xml=/ilpes/capacitacion/3/43463/P43463.xml&xsl=/ilpes/tpl-i/p15f.xsl&base=/ilpes/tpl/top-bottom.xsl>  The e-course concentrates on the topic of measuring Violence against women through statistical surveys and how this type of survey is different from other surveys. [Source: Pacwin]. 

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

VIII. Funding Links / Scholarships / Research Opportunities

Funding Opportunity: Human Rights Fund 2012-2015. <http://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/subsidies-voor-ontwikkelingssamenwerking-en-europa/documenten-en-publicaties/formulieren/2011/08/25/engelse-vertaling-aanvraagstramien-mensenrechtenfonds-word.html>  This funding is designed to finance activities in the field of human rights supporting the priorities set out in the Dutch human rights strategy Responsible for Freedom published in April 2011, thereby furthering Dutch foreign policy objectives. Deadline for applications: 30 September 2011. [Source: AWID].

Funding Opportunity: UNDP India <http://undp.org.in/work_with_us/procurement> . UNDP India seeks proposal from interested agencies to develop a comprehensive protection package of social, economic and legal protection to the marginalized groups and demonstrate it in the states Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. The RFP along with detailed terms of reference can be downloaded from the UNDP India website. Deadline for submission of proposals is 13 September 2011.[Source: Aids-se]

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

Program Coordinator <http://www.awid.org/Get-Involved/Jobs-at-AWID/Program-Coordinator>  / The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) / Toronto, Canada or Cape Town, South Africa (preferred, but flexible) / Closing date: September 25, 2011.

Forum & Events Coordinator <http://www.awid.org/Get-Involved/Jobs-at-AWID/Forum-Events-Coordinator>  / The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) / Toronto, Canada / Closing date: September 25, 2011.

Country Programme Manager <http://www.awid.org/Get-Involved/Jobs-Around-the-World/Country-Programme-Manager>  / UN Women / Kathmandu, Nepal / Closing date: September 14, 2011.

Project Manager (Women Human Rights Projects) <http://www.awid.org/Get-Involved/Jobs-Around-the-World/Project-Manager-Women-Human-Rights-Projects>  / UN Women / Ramallah, Palestinian Territories / Closing date: September 13, 2011.

Regional Programme Director <http://www.awid.org/Get-Involved/Jobs-Around-the-World/Regional-Programme-Director>  / UN Women / Nairobi, Kenya / Closing date: September 12, 2011.

Assistant <http://www.awid.org/Get-Involved/Jobs-Around-the-World/Assistant-Associate-Professor-of-Women-s-Studies-Transnational-Feminism> /Associate Professor of Women's Studies (Transnational Feminism) / The Agnes Scott College Women's Studies Program / Decatur, GA, USA / Review of applications will begin on October 10, 2011.

Gender Specialist <http://www.awid.org/Get-Involved/Jobs-Around-the-World/Gender-Specialist>  / The WorldFish Center / Penang, Malaysia / Screening of applications will begin September 12, 2011.

Uganda Country Manager - Great Lakes Programme <http://www.awid.org/Get-Involved/Jobs-Around-the-World/Uganda-Country-Manager-Great-Lakes-Programme>  / International Alert / Uganda / Closing date: September 9, 2011.

Director, Office of Minority and Women Inclusion <http://www.awid.org/Get-Involved/Jobs-Around-the-World/Director-Office-of-Minority-and-Women-Inclusion>  / Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) / Washington, DC, USA / Closing date: September 9, 2011.

Communications Officer, Girl Up <http://www.awid.org/Get-Involved/Jobs-Around-the-World/Communications-Officer-Girl-Up>  / UN Foundation / Washington, DC, USA / Closing date: September 12, 2011.

Communications Director, Women and Population <http://www.awid.org/Get-Involved/Jobs-Around-the-World/Communications-Director-Women-and-Population>  / UN Foundation / Washington, DC, USA / Closing date: September 12, 2011.

Clinical Trainer, Sexual, Reproductive and Maternal Health <http://www.awid.org/Get-Involved/Jobs-Around-the-World/Clinical-Trainer-Sexual-Reproductive-and-Maternal-Health>  / CARE USA / Atlanta, GA or Washington, DC, USA.

Education and Leadership Technical Advisor <http://www.awid.org/Get-Involved/Jobs-Around-the-World/Education-and-Leadership-Technical-Advisor>  / CARE USA / Atlanta, GA, USA.

Campaign Organizer, NGO Coalition for the OP-ICESCR <http://www.awid.org/Get-Involved/Jobs-Around-the-World/Campaign-Organizer-NGO-Coalition-for-the-OP-ICESCR>  / The International Network for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ESCR-Net) / New York, NY, USA / Closing date: September 23, 2011.

Program Officer, Adjudication Working Group <http://www.awid.org/Get-Involved/Jobs-Around-the-World/Program-Officer-Adjudication-Working-Group>  / The International Network for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ESCR-Net) / New York, NY, USA / Closing date: September 23, 2011.
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Sexual violence is a global issue that requires coordinated evidence-based responses.

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