Rape Myth Acceptance: Implications for Counselor Education Programs

Authors

Kristin D. Kushmider, University of Colorado DenverFollow
Jennifer E. Beebe, Niagara UniversityFollow
Linda L. Black, University of Northern ColoradoFollow

Document Type

Article

Keywords

Rape Myth, Counselors-in-training, Phenomenology, Counselor Education

Subject Area

Clinical Supervision, Counselor Education

Abstract

Abstract

A sexually violent act or rape is committed every 1.9 minutes in the United States (USDJ, 2009, p.1). Blaming the rape victim for their perceived complicity is one component of the construct known as rape myth, a term identified by Burt (1980). This study explored and examined the perceptions, and understanding of sexual violence, rape, and rape myths by master’s level counselors-in-training (n=5). Phenomenology and naturalistic inquiry guided the qualitative design and implementation. Suggestions for implementing rape education and training into counseling curriculums and clinical supervision are provided.

Keywords: rape myth, counselors-in-training, phenomenology

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.7729/73.1071

Recommended Citation

Kushmider, K. D., Beebe, J. E., & Black, L. L. (2015). Rape Myth Acceptance: Implications for Counselor Education Programs. Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 7(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.7729/73.1071