Dion, Jacinthe; Attard, Virginie; Guyon, Roxanne; De La Sablonnière-Griffin, Mireille 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1856-4256; Perreault, Émilie et Hébert, Martine
(2024).
Implementing a sexual violence prevention program in two Canadian Indigenous communities: Challenges and lessons learned
Child abuse & neglect
, vol. 148
, nº 106271.
DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2023.106271.
Résumé
Background: The prevalence of child sexual violence remains overwhelming, particularly among
Indigenous populations, despite increased awareness. Therefore, implementing efficient initiatives is crucial in preventing and reducing sexual violence rates among these groups.
Objective: This study aimed to examine the processes involved in the implementation of a sexual
violence prevention program in two Indigenous communities in Canada and assess application of
culturally safe practices.
Method: Eight Indigenous and non-Indigenous project managers underwent semi-structured interviews before the program’s implementation; five of them also participated in the follow-up
interviews. Moreover, thirteen Indigenous service providers from the two communities
answered open-ended questions when the included training ended.
Results: Thematic analysis revealed the importance of following an ongoing process (not only
before implementing a program) to assess the needs of community members and involving them
in decision-making. Administrative injunctions were also identified as a significant challenge
during implementation. Results showed that participants reported the taboo of sexual violence as
a challenge but that constant discussions about the prevention of sexual violence helped defuse
the discomfort and foster trust between Indigenous and non-Indigenous professionals. Finally,
participants provided recommendations to improve research and intervention practices.
Conclusions: Several takeaways were discussed to improve research practices with, by, and for
Indigenous peoples, such as using collaborative communication, developing common understanding relative to work agendas, and increasing cultural competencies to build trust within the
partnership.
| Type de document: | Article |
|---|---|
| Mots-clés libres: | Indigenous population; sexual abuse; prevention; program implementation; needs assessment |
| Centre: | Centre Urbanisation Culture Société |
| Date de dépôt: | 20 sept. 2023 19:50 |
| Dernière modification: | 03 juin 2026 20:19 |
| URI: | https://espace.inrs.ca/id/eprint/13614 |
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