Protocols for preventing and tackling sexual violence in the university context: an analysis of the Latin American scenario

This study systematized information found in 34 protocols for preventing and tackling sexual violence in Latin American universities. The following aspects were examined: year of publication; terms selected by protocols to designate goals and guidelines, as well as the references used to frame the concepts; social markers; the scope of application; and support network provided by universities. From the overall number, 75% were created between 2015-2018, showcasing recent development. As for terminology, the notion of sexual violence allows for a wider and more objective account of diverse ways of violence, presenting a more fruitful manner of identifying the phenomenon. As for the scope of applicability of the policy, it is important to consider institutional ties, not only the spatial limits of campuses, as well as virtual relationships, and not just face-to-face. The support network provided by university stands as a decisive factor for more effective counseling and guidance of the occurrences. While the formulation of protocols remains a necessary policy to sanction the university ’ s responsibility, it must be combined with complementary ones that include developing further research in this field.
Source: Saude e Sociedade - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research