ERIC Number: EJ1200497
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-0744-8481
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Sexual Misconduct Policies and Administrator Perceptions among 4-Year Colleges and Universities in Georgia
Bellis, Alexandra L.; Schipani-McLaughlin, Anne Marie; Salazar, Laura F.; Swartout, Kevin M.; Swahn, Monica H.
Journal of American College Health, v66 n7 p570-578 2018
Objectives: Following changes in federal regulations, the current study was an examination of differences in institutional responses to sexual violence among Georgia colleges and universities during 2013 and 2014. Participants: A total of 24 four-year institutions located in the state of Georgia were included. Method: Data were collected from various sources in phases from March 2013 to December 2015 and included institutional characteristics from each college website, a content analysis of college annual security reports and sexual misconduct policies, and a college administrator online survey. Results: Seventy percent of the institutions were deemed "Clery compliant" in 2013 but only 12%, in 2014. There was substantial variability in definitions used in sexual misconduct policies and with respect to the description of investigation and adjudication procedures. Conclusions: There is extensive variability in institutional responses to sexual violence across universities and colleges despite recent media attention and federal guidance.
Descriptors: Sexuality, Sexual Abuse, Violence, College Students, Student Behavior, Institutional Characteristics, School Security, School Safety, School Policy, Compliance (Legal), Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation, Higher Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (DHHS/CDC)
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Identifiers - Location: Georgia
Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Higher Education Act Title IX
Grant or Contract Numbers: CE002123
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