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040			_aAFVC
100			_aWood, Leila _97283
245			_aOn the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic : _boccupational experiences of the intimate partner violence and sexual assault workforce _cLeila Wood, Rachel Voth Schrag, Elizabeth Baumler, Dixie Hairston, Shannon Guillot-Wright, Elizabeth Torres and Jeff R. Temple
260			_bSage, _c2020
440			_xJournal of Interpersonal Violence _910532
500			_aJournal of Interpersonal Violence, 2020, First published online, 17 December 2020
520			_aIn the face of increasing risk for intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual assault during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is an urgent need to understand the experiences of the workforce providing support to survivors, as well as the evolving service delivery methods, shifting safety planning approaches, and occupational stress of frontline workers. We addressed this gap by conducting an online survey of members of IPV and sexual assault workforce using a broad, web-based recruitment strategy. In total, 352 staff from 24 states participated. We collaborated with practitioner networks and anti-violence coalitions to develop the brief survey, which included questions about work and health, safety planning, and stress. We used chi-square, t-test, and ANOVA analysis techniques to analyze differences within position and demographic variables. For qualitative data, we used thematic analysis to analyze responses from four open-ended questions. The sample was majority female-identified (93.7%) and essential workers in dual IPV and sexual assault programs (80.7%). Findings demonstrated that since the pandemic began, IPV and sexual assault staff are experiencing more personal and professional stressors, perceive a decrease in client safety, and lack resources needed to help survivors and themselves. Common problems included a lack of food or supplies at home and work and housing and financial support for survivors. There was a 51% increase in the use of video conference for work, which contributed to workforce strain. Reductions in overall service capacity and a shift to remote service provision have implications for both survivors and staff. These findings suggest a critical need for additional training, infrastructure, and support for the IPV and sexual assault workforce. There is an urgent need to classify IPV and sexual assault staff as first responders and address the occupational stress associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. (Authors' abstract). Record #7468
650			_aCOVID-19 _98949
650			_aDOMESTIC VIOLENCE _9203
650			_aINTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE _9431
650			_aPANDEMICS _98950
650			_aSTRESS _9582
650		4	_aSUPPORT SERVICES _9591
650		4	_aSEXUAL VIOLENCE _9531
650			_aWORKFORCE _99678
651			_aINTERNATIONAL _93624
651		4	_aUNITED STATES _92646
700			_aVoth Schrag, Rachel _910138
700			_aBaumler, Elizabeth _910620
700			_aHairston, Dixie _910621
700			_aGuillot-Wright, Shannon _910622
700			_aTorres, Elizabeth _910623
700			_aTemple, Jeff R. _910624
773	0		_tJournal of Interpersonal Violence, 2020, First published online, 17 December 2020
830			_aJournal of Interpersonal Violence _94621
856			_uhttps://doi.org/10.1177%2F0886260520983304 _yDOI: 10.1177%2F0886260520983304 (Open access)
942			_2ddc _cARTICLE