Publication Date
9-1-2009
Abstract
Sexual assault victims face more social criticism than victims of any other crime. It is uncertain whether women of color are more at risk for sexual assault than White women during their college years. However, studies suggest that Black female sexual assault victims are more likely than White female victims to be blamed for their attacks and have their reports invalidated in the courts and on college campuses (Donovan, 2007; George & Martinez, 2002). In this article identity development models are used to frame the intersecting effects of race and gender on the psychosocial well-being of Black female sexual assault victims in college. Implications for counseling and student affairs practice, as well as recommendations for future research are offered.
Recommended Citation
Henry, W. J. (2009). The Effects of Sexual Assault on the Identity Development of Black College Women, Michigan Journal of Counseling, 36(2), 17-23. doi:10.22237/mijoc/1251763380
DOI
10.22237/mijoc/1251763380
