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Date Rape: Hidden Epidemic Makes Campuses Unsafe for Women.
O'Brien, Eileen M. – Black Issues in Higher Education, 1989
Date and acquaintance rape may be more prevalent on college campuses than in other environments, and colleges are struggling to confront the issue. Sexism and racism contribute to underreporting of and misconceptions about sexual abuse in college settings. Policies, programs, and procedures for combating sexual assaults on campus are recommended.…
Descriptors: Black Stereotypes, College Environment, Colleges, Females
Safety on Campus at Public Four-Year Colleges and Universities.
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National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges, Washington, DC. – 1997
This report summarizes results of two 1996 surveys of campus safety at public four-year institutions of higher education. Major findings included: (1) liquor law violations and burglary were the most common crimes, averaging 2.5 to 2.8 per 1,000 enrolled students; the incidence of violent crimes was much lower (.1 to .4 per 1,000 students); (2) 58…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, College Environment, Colleges, Commuter Colleges
Sexual Assault on the College Campus: The Role of Male Peer Support.
Schwartz, Martin D.; DeKeseredy, Walter S. – 1997
This book links research on two topics--sexual assault on North American college and university campuses and the role played by male peer support in such assaults. Disputing the notion that college campuses are safe havens from crime, the first chapter defines sexual assault, notes the incidence and prevalence of campus sexual assault, and…
Descriptors: Aggression, Athletics, Behavior Standards, Colleges