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Papers by Diane Rhodes

Research paper thumbnail of Using Critical Race Theory in Social Work Education to Prepare Antiracist Practitioners: A Systematized Review

Journal of social work education, May 7, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Representations of partner violence in young adult literature: dating violence in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight saga

textThis dissertation is a qualitative study examining the behavior of the main characters in the... more textThis dissertation is a qualitative study examining the behavior of the main characters in the novels in Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight Saga as those behaviors compare to behavior listed in warnings about partner violence. The study found specific behaviors of those fictional characters matching those recognized as behaviors of partner violence in all four novels in the series, including behaviors that are illegal. The commercial success and popularity of the novels, aimed at the young adult reader market, suggests broad social acceptance of the characters’ behaviors in romantic pursuit. Despite over 30 years of anti-violence work, this research suggests that behaviors are socially well accepted as both indicators of romantic attachment and of partner violence, depending on context rather than behavior. The study demonstrates the fluidity of how behaviors are defined as partner violence, or not. These findings also suggest strategies for social work education, practice and research.Social Wor

Research paper thumbnail of Spaces In-between: Text Poems from Community Practice and Research

Art/Research International: A Transdisciplinary Journal

A commitment on the part of the academy to address social issues has increased over the past thre... more A commitment on the part of the academy to address social issues has increased over the past three decades, resulting in service learning courses, volunteering opportunities, and community-university partnerships. Faculty, staff, and community practitioners collaborating to lead these efforts often carry enormous responsibility and answer to often competing interests of students, community members, and universities. Using the experience of an scholar/artist/teacher in a university-community partnership founded by the first author in a racially polarized town, this article explores the potential of arts-based methods, specifically poetry and collage, to mitigate the consequence of this work. The format is a dialogue between two engaged teacher/researcher/practitioners and friends to clarify the hidden experience of the researcher with narrative truth to articulate and share not only experiences, but also lessons learned as a contribution to our fellow teacher/researcher/practitioners.

Research paper thumbnail of Turnover Intention and Job Satisfaction Among the Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Assault Workforce

Violence and Victims

This study examined multi-level factors associated with turnover intention and job satisfaction a... more This study examined multi-level factors associated with turnover intention and job satisfaction among the intimate partner violence and sexual assault workforce. Researchers conducted a cross-sectional analysis with data from 530 respondents. Key measures included turnover intention, job satisfaction, burnout, secondary traumatic stress, compassion satisfaction, and areas of work–life fit. Regression analyses examined multi-level associations with turnover intention and job satisfaction. In the first model, lower satisfaction with supervision, higher burnout scores, lower salaries and identifying as African American were significantly associated with higher turnover intention. In the second model, workplace community and control, lower rates of secondary traumatic stress, and increased use of coping were associated with higher job satisfaction. Lower satisfaction with unpaid and paid leave predicted lower job satisfaction. Implications for practice and research are discussed.

Research paper thumbnail of The prevalence of sexual assault: Evidence for social work education and practice

Sexual assault is a major social problem that requires well-informed, empirically grounded policy... more Sexual assault is a major social problem that requires well-informed, empirically grounded policy and practice responses. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of sexual assault in Texas and to add to our understanding of the crime of sexual assault. A representative sample of 1,200 adult women and men aged 18 and older from diverse ethnic/racial, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds was interviewed about their lifetime experiences of sexual assault victimization. Approximately 20 percent of women and five percent of men had been sexually assaulted during their lifetimes. Overall, the prevalence was 13 percent. The findings are consistent with research in general population in the U.S. and internationally underscoring the cross-cultural occurrence of adult sexual assault. This information can assist social workers to target support services to victims and to develop innovative services and policy recommendations for sexual assault survivors.

Research paper thumbnail of Back to Basics: Essential Qualities of Services for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence

Violence Against Women, 2012

Survivor voice is essential to effectively implement survivor-focused IPV (intimate partner viole... more Survivor voice is essential to effectively implement survivor-focused IPV (intimate partner violence) services. In this focus group study, domestic violence survivors (n = 30) shared detailed perspectives as service seekers and recipients, whereas national hotline advocates (n = 24) explored relationships between service providers and survivors based on their interactions with both. Four thematic categories related to enhancing IPV services emerged: providing empathy, supporting empowerment, individualizing care, and maintaining ethical boundaries. Advocates identified additional factors that interfered with quality services, including the following: inadequate organizational resources, staff burnout, lack of training, and poor integration with other community resources. Respectful, empowering relationships are the centerpiece for quality IPV services.

Research paper thumbnail of Using Critical Race Theory in Social Work Education to Prepare Antiracist Practitioners: A Systematized Review

Journal of social work education, May 7, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Representations of partner violence in young adult literature: dating violence in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight saga

textThis dissertation is a qualitative study examining the behavior of the main characters in the... more textThis dissertation is a qualitative study examining the behavior of the main characters in the novels in Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight Saga as those behaviors compare to behavior listed in warnings about partner violence. The study found specific behaviors of those fictional characters matching those recognized as behaviors of partner violence in all four novels in the series, including behaviors that are illegal. The commercial success and popularity of the novels, aimed at the young adult reader market, suggests broad social acceptance of the characters’ behaviors in romantic pursuit. Despite over 30 years of anti-violence work, this research suggests that behaviors are socially well accepted as both indicators of romantic attachment and of partner violence, depending on context rather than behavior. The study demonstrates the fluidity of how behaviors are defined as partner violence, or not. These findings also suggest strategies for social work education, practice and research.Social Wor

Research paper thumbnail of Spaces In-between: Text Poems from Community Practice and Research

Art/Research International: A Transdisciplinary Journal

A commitment on the part of the academy to address social issues has increased over the past thre... more A commitment on the part of the academy to address social issues has increased over the past three decades, resulting in service learning courses, volunteering opportunities, and community-university partnerships. Faculty, staff, and community practitioners collaborating to lead these efforts often carry enormous responsibility and answer to often competing interests of students, community members, and universities. Using the experience of an scholar/artist/teacher in a university-community partnership founded by the first author in a racially polarized town, this article explores the potential of arts-based methods, specifically poetry and collage, to mitigate the consequence of this work. The format is a dialogue between two engaged teacher/researcher/practitioners and friends to clarify the hidden experience of the researcher with narrative truth to articulate and share not only experiences, but also lessons learned as a contribution to our fellow teacher/researcher/practitioners.

Research paper thumbnail of Turnover Intention and Job Satisfaction Among the Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Assault Workforce

Violence and Victims

This study examined multi-level factors associated with turnover intention and job satisfaction a... more This study examined multi-level factors associated with turnover intention and job satisfaction among the intimate partner violence and sexual assault workforce. Researchers conducted a cross-sectional analysis with data from 530 respondents. Key measures included turnover intention, job satisfaction, burnout, secondary traumatic stress, compassion satisfaction, and areas of work–life fit. Regression analyses examined multi-level associations with turnover intention and job satisfaction. In the first model, lower satisfaction with supervision, higher burnout scores, lower salaries and identifying as African American were significantly associated with higher turnover intention. In the second model, workplace community and control, lower rates of secondary traumatic stress, and increased use of coping were associated with higher job satisfaction. Lower satisfaction with unpaid and paid leave predicted lower job satisfaction. Implications for practice and research are discussed.

Research paper thumbnail of The prevalence of sexual assault: Evidence for social work education and practice

Sexual assault is a major social problem that requires well-informed, empirically grounded policy... more Sexual assault is a major social problem that requires well-informed, empirically grounded policy and practice responses. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of sexual assault in Texas and to add to our understanding of the crime of sexual assault. A representative sample of 1,200 adult women and men aged 18 and older from diverse ethnic/racial, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds was interviewed about their lifetime experiences of sexual assault victimization. Approximately 20 percent of women and five percent of men had been sexually assaulted during their lifetimes. Overall, the prevalence was 13 percent. The findings are consistent with research in general population in the U.S. and internationally underscoring the cross-cultural occurrence of adult sexual assault. This information can assist social workers to target support services to victims and to develop innovative services and policy recommendations for sexual assault survivors.

Research paper thumbnail of Back to Basics: Essential Qualities of Services for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence

Violence Against Women, 2012

Survivor voice is essential to effectively implement survivor-focused IPV (intimate partner viole... more Survivor voice is essential to effectively implement survivor-focused IPV (intimate partner violence) services. In this focus group study, domestic violence survivors (n = 30) shared detailed perspectives as service seekers and recipients, whereas national hotline advocates (n = 24) explored relationships between service providers and survivors based on their interactions with both. Four thematic categories related to enhancing IPV services emerged: providing empathy, supporting empowerment, individualizing care, and maintaining ethical boundaries. Advocates identified additional factors that interfered with quality services, including the following: inadequate organizational resources, staff burnout, lack of training, and poor integration with other community resources. Respectful, empowering relationships are the centerpiece for quality IPV services.