Study finds women as violent as men
By: Jennifer Ginger
Issue date: 12/6/07 Section: News
Conway-Long, co-founder of Rape And Violence End Now, a St. Louis-based anti-violence organization for men, said women have become stronger and more willing to stand up for themselves in the past 30 years but trauma and impact should be considered.
"A woman's slap stings, a man's punch can break a jaw," Conway-Long said in an e-mail.
Women make up majority of those in the hospital as a result of domestic violence between men and women. And the primary source of general violence is between men as a result of the masculine code, said Conway-Long.
The Counseling and Life Development Office offers free peer education and individual and group sessions, but Smith said the services are underutilized by students.
Smith said most students prefer individual sessions to open groups because of fear that someone from their class may also be attending the session. Smith said she prefers students participate in group therapy because it allows individuals to learn how others overcame obstacles and provides a social setting, which is important for victims since they tend to isolate themselves.
The office often refers individuals to free off-campus groups such as RAVEN, the Women's Support Center and the YWCA Sexual Assault Center.
"You get to see that you're not alone," Smith said. "You learn about yourself by listening to others."
Jennifer Casady, residence hall director, and Holland Saltsman, Webster Village Apartments managing director, said there haven't been any incident reports filed regarding domestic violence this year. When an incident report is filed, Smith and Patrick Stack, counseling director, evaluate each individual involved and refer them to off-campus groups.
Resident assistants are trained to handle the situations if they occur. Casady said the RAs have at least one in-service session a month to discuss and expand on topics relevant to campus life such as sexual assault.
Sophomore Tatenda Chibanga, a pre-medicine major and West Hall RA, said passive programs are the best way to approach the issue, but said he doesn't currently have any programs on his floor because there haven't been any violent occurrences.
Nicole Imbrahimi, Financial Aid department assistant, organized a donation service for local domestic violence survivors through Alternatives to Living in Violent Environments, a St. Louis-based organization that provides shelter, counseling services and court support for victims of domestic violence.
Regina Przetak, development director for ALIVE, said about 98 percent of the individuals ALIVE serves are women, but the groups services are also available to men.
Donations, preferably gift cards, can be dropped off at undergraduate and graduate admissions.
Currently, "Take Back the Night," an event raising awareness on domestic abuse and sexual assault, counseling and group therapy and the Rape, Aggression & Defense course for women are the only on-going campus violence prevention programs.
Liza Schultheis, RAD instructor and Public Safety officer, said there isn't a RAD program for men because there was a lack of demand.
"A woman's slap stings, a man's punch can break a jaw," Conway-Long said in an e-mail.
Women make up majority of those in the hospital as a result of domestic violence between men and women. And the primary source of general violence is between men as a result of the masculine code, said Conway-Long.
The Counseling and Life Development Office offers free peer education and individual and group sessions, but Smith said the services are underutilized by students.
Smith said most students prefer individual sessions to open groups because of fear that someone from their class may also be attending the session. Smith said she prefers students participate in group therapy because it allows individuals to learn how others overcame obstacles and provides a social setting, which is important for victims since they tend to isolate themselves.
The office often refers individuals to free off-campus groups such as RAVEN, the Women's Support Center and the YWCA Sexual Assault Center.
"You get to see that you're not alone," Smith said. "You learn about yourself by listening to others."
Jennifer Casady, residence hall director, and Holland Saltsman, Webster Village Apartments managing director, said there haven't been any incident reports filed regarding domestic violence this year. When an incident report is filed, Smith and Patrick Stack, counseling director, evaluate each individual involved and refer them to off-campus groups.
Resident assistants are trained to handle the situations if they occur. Casady said the RAs have at least one in-service session a month to discuss and expand on topics relevant to campus life such as sexual assault.
Sophomore Tatenda Chibanga, a pre-medicine major and West Hall RA, said passive programs are the best way to approach the issue, but said he doesn't currently have any programs on his floor because there haven't been any violent occurrences.
Nicole Imbrahimi, Financial Aid department assistant, organized a donation service for local domestic violence survivors through Alternatives to Living in Violent Environments, a St. Louis-based organization that provides shelter, counseling services and court support for victims of domestic violence.
Regina Przetak, development director for ALIVE, said about 98 percent of the individuals ALIVE serves are women, but the groups services are also available to men.
Donations, preferably gift cards, can be dropped off at undergraduate and graduate admissions.
Currently, "Take Back the Night," an event raising awareness on domestic abuse and sexual assault, counseling and group therapy and the Rape, Aggression & Defense course for women are the only on-going campus violence prevention programs.
Liza Schultheis, RAD instructor and Public Safety officer, said there isn't a RAD program for men because there was a lack of demand.
Viewing Comments 1 - 4 of 9
Marc Angelucci
posted 12/10/07 @ 5:22 PM CST
I appreciate Jennifer Ginger covering the research showing women are as violent as men in relationships and for quoting my organization. However, Professor Don Conway-Long's sexist comments that unfairly stigmatize and downplay male victims need to be confronted. (Continued…)
Erin Lynn Hill
posted 1/24/08 @ 6:00 PM CST
While it is important to recognize that intimate partner violence (IPV) is not entirely male-perpetrated, it is crucial to understand that male-perpetrated IPV is more prevalent than female-perpetrated IPV. (Continued…)
Xtrnl
posted 1/27/08 @ 5:52 PM CST
Thank you, Stonewall! The studies you cited prove the article to be true. I know that some women have a hard time accepting that men are just as likely to be victims of DV as women, but let's face facts. (Continued…)
Dani & co.
posted 2/25/08 @ 4:34 PM CST
Scott's a stronger man for it. He needed to toughen up for his own good.
Post a Comment