Notes
1 We define IPV as ‘physical, sexual, or psychological harm by a current or former partner or spouse’ (CDC Citation2010). We identify IPV as a specific form of SGBV, which the UN defines as ‘violence that targets individuals or groups on the basis of their gender’ (Integrated Regional Information Networks [IRIN] Citation2004).
2 Both West Point (est. 1960, pop. 50,000–70,000) and Peace Island (est. 2003, pop. 30,000) are settled on publicly owned land (Williams Citation2011).
3 The sample included: men's group trained in SGBV awareness, advocacy coordinator at an international NGO, community legal advisor, women's group SGBV liaison, member of a women's protection police unit, and member of the UN-instituted community-policing forum.
4 The current rape law does not define perpetrators and thus does not explicitly include marital rape.
5 Can a husband be found guilty for raping his wife? Can a woman rape a man? Does a perpetrator need to be present in order for a rape to be reported?
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Notes on contributors
Erin Bernstein
ERIN BERNSTEIN holds a master's degree in public health from Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health.
Pamela Scully
PAMELA SCULLY is Professor and Chair of the Department of Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies at Emory University.
Kou Gbaintor-Johnson
KOU GBAINTOR-JOHNSON coordinates the Center for Applied Research and Training in Monrovia.
Rob Stephenson
ROB STEPHENSON is an associate professor at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health.