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Drapeau, Robert F. – College Student Affairs Journal, 1992
Reviews literature on incidence and ramifications of acquaintance rape and discusses specific gender-related factors. Identifies four areas that require proactive college response: access and intrusion, nonnegligent hiring and training, alcohol and drugs, and awareness education. Concludes that effective response to acquaintance rape requires…
Descriptors: Aggression, College Role, College Students, Dating (Social)
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Freetly, Angela J. Hattery; Kane, Emily W. – Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, 1995
Examines reactions of 531 undergraduate men and women to scenarios depicting nonconsensual heterosexual intercourse involving varying levels of prior intimacy. Responses show women were most likely to find the scenarios unacceptable; gender differences increased with higher levels of prior intimacy between victim and offender. Knowing a rape…
Descriptors: Intimacy, Literature Reviews, Rape, Sex Differences
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Klump, Meredith C. – Journal of College Student Psychotherapy, 2006
This paper presents a review of the research literature on the factors associated with the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in women victims of rape and sexual assault. Various studies have linked preassault variables (such as childhood abuse), and assault variables (including injury and perceived life threat during the assault)…
Descriptors: Rape, Females, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Sexual Abuse
Spees, Emil R. – Journal of College Student Personnel, 1987
Reviewed the literature on college students' sexual attitudes and behaviors from 1974 through 1985. Found a rise in sexual activity and in openness to discuss sexual issues, a relationship between soft drugs and sexual activity, greater concern for rape, and greater male student awareness of male responsibility for contraceptive behavior.…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, College Students, Contraception, Drug Use
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Westcott, Nina A. – School Counselor, 1980
Counselors must become aware of psychosocial and legal aspects of sexual abuse of children in order to provide much-needed assistance through informational programs and to establish clear channels of communication with referral agencies catering to needs of abused children. Frequently, school counselors are the only available confidants in the…
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Child Abuse, Counselors, Elementary Secondary Education
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Foa, Edna B.; And Others – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 1993
Highlights the methodological issues pertinent in the design of studies to evaluate the treatment outcome of rape-related posttraumatic stress disorder. The wide range of interventions for the treatment of postrape sequelae are reviewed, and special attention is given to cognitive-behavioral interventions because they have been subjected to more…
Descriptors: Adults, Counseling Techniques, Crisis Intervention, Desensitization
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Coombs, Mary Irene – Journal of Legal Education, 1988
A law school teacher describes her response to the incorrect and insensitive treatment of rape in a criminal law textbook, including analysis and criticism of the text's content and communication with the publisher about it. (MSE)
Descriptors: Authors, Criminal Law, Feminism, Higher Education
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King, H. Elizabeth; Webb, Carol – Journal of Social Issues, 1981
Reviews the literature on the crisis and aftermath, particularly the psychological effects of rape. Discusses findings from a national survey of rape crisis centers. Data was gathered in order to identify the nature and extent of services provided, determine number of rape victims treated, and understand problems confronted by service providers.…
Descriptors: Counseling Effectiveness, Counseling Services, Crisis Intervention, Emotional Problems
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Mori, Lisa; And Others – Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, 1995
Examined 302 Asian and Caucasian college students' attitudes towards rape victims and belief in rape myths. Results show significant differences between both groups. Asians more often endorsed negative attitudes toward rape victims than whites, and males endorsed more negative attitudes and more acceptance of rape myths than females. Results are…
Descriptors: Asian American Students, College Students, Comparative Analysis, Cross Cultural Studies
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Koss, Mary P. – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 1993
Focuses on rape prevalence research and examines the relationship between measurement methods and levels of rape detection. Weighs the relative threat to the validity of prevalence estimates posed by fabrication versus nondisclosure. Examines various methodological choices and their relationship to the magnitude of prevalence estimates. (JPS)
Descriptors: Confidentiality, Data Collection, Disclosure, Females
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Cummings, Nina – Journal of American College Health, 1992
The article reviews relevant literature (which suggests women who convey confidence and assertiveness are less likely to be victimized), outlines initiatives, describes a model self-defense course, suggests guidelines for evaluation, and draws implications for university policy on violence against college women. (SM)
Descriptors: College Students, Crime Prevention, Females, Higher Education
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Foubert, John D.; La Voy, Sharon A. – NASPA Journal, 2000
Examines the impact of an all-male rape prevention program on fraternity men. After participating in "The Men's Program," fraternity men were asked if the program impacted their attitude or behavior and what led to that change. Results point to the importance of establishing empathy with rape survivors to increase men's awareness and sensitivity…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, College Students, Consciousness Raising, Empathy
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Klein, Dorie – Crime and Delinquency, 1981
Violence against women is identified as an outcome of the social structure and ideology of gender domination, particularly related to reproduction, sexuality and nurturance. Feminist strategies to achieve liberation through the criminal justice system must take into account the limitations of its structure. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Attribution Theory, Battered Women, Crime, Females
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Kalof, Linda; Wade, Bruce H. – Journal of Black Psychology, 1995
Explores the influence of gender and race on sexual attitudes and on experiences with sexual victimization. Analysis from 323 white and 60 black college students shows an influence of gender on sexual attitudes. There also is evidence of an interaction between race and gender on the acceptance of interpersonal violence and the acceptance of rape…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, College Students, Comparative Analysis, Interpersonal Relationship
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Frazier, Patricia A.; Cohen, B. Beth – Counseling Psychologist, 1992
Reviews research on prevalence and effects of three types of victimization of women: child sexual abuse; sexual assault; and sexual harassment. Claims this research suggests victimization is quite common among women and has serious detrimental effects on their mental health. Presents data indicating victimization experiences are common among…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Client Characteristics (Human Services), Counselor Training, Females
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