Bystander Intervention and Campus Culture: College Counselors’ Perceptions and Roles in Addressing Sexual Assault on Campus
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professional counseling, bystander intervention, college campuses, higher educationAbstract
Sexual assault remains a critical issue on university campuses, necessitating effective intervention strategies to ensure a safer environment for students. This study investigates college counselors' perceptions of bystander intervention and their roles in mitigating sexual assault incidents within campus communities. Through semi-structured interviews with experienced college counselors, the research explores the challenges and opportunities in bystander intervention initiatives and the potential support and empowerment of students by counselors. The findings indicate that while counselors acknowledge the importance of bystander intervention, they face challenges including cultural barriers, inadequate training, and institutional constraints. The study recommends enhancing counselor training and integrating bystander intervention strategies into counseling services to significantly improve the prevention of sexual assault on campuses. This research enriches the understanding of college counselors' perspectives on combating sexual violence and offers suggestions for improving bystander intervention programs in higher education.
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