Sexual violence prevention is missing in teacher education: perspectives of teacher candidates on prevention education

Almanssori, Salsabel

doi:10.1080/14681811.2022.2108391

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“…A recent requirement by the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) for all licenced teachers in Ontario to take sexual assault response training demonstrates that the OCT recognizes the urgency of this subject. However, the training only covered the legal parameters of assault and professional standards such as duty to report (Almanssori, 2022(Almanssori, , 2023, neglecting the broader pedagogical implications of GBV. All existing training available to Ontario teachers focuses on interpersonal challenges but excludes pedagogical tools and strategies either to address the systemic bases of GBV in the classroom or prepare students to contribute to social change.…”

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Efforts to Enhance Education About Gender-Based Violence: A Teacher Workshop and Toolkit

Vanner,

Almanssori

2024

SSJ

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Efforts to Enhance Education About Gender-Based Violence: A Teacher Workshop and Toolkit

Vanner,

Almanssori

2024

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“…Studies show that school staff who have received training in sexuality education are more likely to be willing to discuss sexualityrelated topics with youth (Cohen et al, 2012;Barr et al, 2014;Bialystok, 2019;Cahill and Dadvand, 2021;Almanssori, 2022), to create a healthy climate, free of violence and favorable to learning. A study by Siller et al (2021) found that rates of violence experienced and perpetrated by youth were lower among those who attended schools where staff members were more willing to address DV.…”

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“…Interviews conducted by Almanssori (2022) with 15 teacher candidates regarding their perception of their university education reveal that they have little training on SHE and sexual violence prevention. They would like to have more training on the subject since they will be required to open up about these topics with youth.…”

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Training needs in dating violence prevention among school staff in Québec, Canada

2023

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IntroductionSchool staff play a central role in youth sexual health education (SHE), making them critical actors in dating violence (DV) prevention initiatives. However, since most school staff do not benefit from specific training on SHE, they often report feeling challenged in their roles as sex educators. The mention of a lack of self-efficacy to prevent DV is a concern as self-efficacy is associated with the motivation of adopting new behaviors. To optimize the scope of actions used to prevent DV, the SPARX program team sought to identify priority training needs using a mixed-methods design.MethodsIn the quantitative component of this study, 108 school staff completed an online survey regarding their sense of ease, self-efficacy and barriers faced in regard to DV prevention. For the qualitative component, 15 school staff participated in an individual semi-structured interview, sharing their experiences preventing DV. Descriptive analyses were conducted on the survey data, while direct content analysis using the self-efficacy theory concept was conducted on the interviews.ResultsTo feel confident, school staff members need to learn about DV and healthy relationships and clarify their role in DV prevention. Turnkey activities, preformulated answers to adolescents’ questions, and strategies to reassure reluctant parents can strengthen staff’s sense of self-efficacy. Members of the school staff also want to feel supported and encouraged by their colleagues and school administration in their efforts to prevent DV.DiscussionThe results highlight the importance of providing training beyond acquisition of knowledge, which can improve attitudes toward DV prevention and a sense of self-efficacy used to transmit content and intervention.

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Conceptions of Consensual versus Non-Consensual Sexual Activity among Young People from Colombia

Prieto,

Moyano

2024

Behavioral Sciences

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Conceptions or ideas that couples hold about sexual consent could be a key factor in their communication, mutual respect, and the prevention of sexual violence. The multifaceted nature of sexual consent makes it a complex concept. The aim of the present study was to explore individuals’ ideas and understanding of sexual intercourse in two distinct contexts: consensual and non-consensual. We used a qualitative approach, adopting the methodology of thematic analysis. In total, 113 surveys obtained from the general population (76.1% women and 23.9% men aged 18 to 59 years) were studied. Two open-ended questions were asked about the general topic of sexual consent, where we distinguished sexual activity in which there is sexual consent vs. no consent. The phases of the thematic analysis approach were applied. For the consensual context, the following themes emerged: mutual reciprocity and respect; open, clear communication and agreements; and awareness and emotional well-being. For the non-consensual context, the following themes emerged: violence and sexual assault, absence and ambiguity of sexual consent, and lack of communication. All of these aspects should be considered in couples’ communication and sexual education to facilitate and improve sexual relationships and, in turn, prevent violence and sexual aggression.

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Sexual violence prevention is missing in teacher education: perspectives of teacher candidates on prevention education

Cited by 4 publications

References 42 publications

Efforts to Enhance Education About Gender-Based Violence: A Teacher Workshop and Toolkit

Efforts to Enhance Education About Gender-Based Violence: A Teacher Workshop and Toolkit

Training needs in dating violence prevention among school staff in Québec, Canada

Conceptions of Consensual versus Non-Consensual Sexual Activity among Young People from Colombia

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