Abstract
Abstract
Sexual assault (SA) remains a pervasive issue on college campuses in the United States, often compounded by underreporting and a lack of knowledge about available resources. This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project aims to educate first-year college students about SA, sexual consent, and available resources to empower students in preventing assaults and seeking help when needed. The intervention, which was integrated into mandatory freshman seminars at a four-year university, was guided by Knowles' Adult Learning Theory. A presentation provided critical information, and knowledge gains were assessed through pre- and post-presentation surveys. Initial findings indicated significant increases in understanding of SA definitions, consent, and resource availability. This project shows the importance of early education and institutional collaboration in addressing sexual violence on campuses, with the potential for sustained impact through ongoing program implementation.
Keywords: sexual assault, sexual consent, sexual violence, campus resources, first-year college students freshmen education, Title IX
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Cathryn Preisner
Department/Program
Nursing
Submission Type
in-person poster
Date
3-28-2025
Rights
Copyright the Author(s)
Recommended Citation
Powers, Sarah
(2025)
"Defining Sexual Assault, Consent, and Resources to Empower Students: A DNP Project,"
SACAD: Scholarly Activities: Vol. 2025, Article 83.
Available at:
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad/vol2025/iss2025/83
Included in
Community Health and Preventive Medicine Commons, Family Practice Nursing Commons, Public Health and Community Nursing Commons, Public Health Education and Promotion Commons, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Commons
