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Low, Georgiana; Organista, Kurt C. – Journal of Multicultural Social Work, 2000
Outlines the sparse empirical data on sexual assault among Latinas. Presents a working bicultural model of sexual assault that frames the problem within both traditional Latino and American gender role systems. Discusses implications for providing culturally competent services for Latina victims that draw on supportive aspects of familism and…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Influences, Cultural Relevance, Family Counseling
Toby, Jackson – 1983
This brief summarizes what is presently known about violence in schools and provides recommendations for preventing the violence. The following findings are presented concerning the prevalence of school violence: (1) both teachers and students are in greater danger of losing their property through theft than of being assaulted or robbed; (2) both…
Descriptors: Census Figures, Compulsory Education, Criminals, High School Students
Burgess, Ann Wolbert – 1985
This manual provides information and guidance for people (mental health professionals, other health professionals, paraprofessionals, school personnel, nonprofessional community volunteers, and youth workers) concerned with the mental health needs of adolescents who experience sexual assault. The four chapters provide these people with assistance…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Community Role, Counseling Services
Speas, Ralph R.; Thorpe, Claiburne B. – 1979
A brief look at a cross-cultural perspective of the forcible sexual abuse of women by men reveals a wide range of allowed expression. The ethnologists point out the intimate connection between the aggressive and sexual drives in the animal. A significant change has been occurring, with increasing public acceptance that sexual gratification without…
Descriptors: Aggression, Black Attitudes, Black Students, College Students

Malamuth, Neil M.; Briere, John – Journal of Social Issues, 1986
Presents a model hypothesizing indirect effects of media sexual violence on aggression against women. Suggests that cultural factors and individual variables interact to affect thought patterns and other responses that may lead to antisocial behavior. Discusses relevance of model to current research trends, including laboratory and naturalistic…
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Development, Cognitive Structures, Elementary Secondary Education

Riggs, Richard S. – Journal of School Health, 1982
The responsibilities of school personnel in detecting and dealing with incest are discussed: (1) knowledge about incestuous behavior; (2) observation and detection; (3) reporting and referrals; (4) counseling and followup; and (5) prevention. (FG)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Abuse, Child Welfare, Children

Wright, Richard A. – Teaching Sociology, 1995
Reports on a study of the depiction of women in 54 college criminology textbooks published between 1956 and 1992. Finds that, although recent textbooks have made important strides about discussing women as victims, they say far less about women's ability to resist oppression by words and deeds. (CFR)
Descriptors: Aggression, Crime, Criminology, Females
Boland, Pat, Ed. – 1995
Violence is a part of daily life in the United States, which leads the world in homicides, rapes, and assaults. Violence is also part of the daily reality for many children in today's society, both at home and in school. The school system can be a key intervention point in providing students with the information necessary to understand and prevent…
Descriptors: Aggression, Behavior Standards, Crime, Crime Prevention
Korn, Jessica S. – 1993
This study examined the prevalence and impact of student attitudes tolerant toward or supportive of sexual aggression including date rape on college campuses. Data for the study come from the 1985 and 1989 Freshman Surveys involving a total of 89,070 male and female college students. Among the findings were the following: (1) students who oppose…
Descriptors: Acquaintance Rape, Aggression, Attitude Measures, College Environment

Waryold, Diane M. – New Directions for Student Services, 1996
Forming positive working relationships with the legal and law enforcement communities early in one's campus judicial affairs career can prevent difficulties in handling cases of a sensitive nature such as cases of sexual assault. (Author)
Descriptors: Accountability, College Students, Crime, Crime Prevention
Smith, Michael Clay – 1988
A compilation, analysis and interpretation are provided of the court cases, involving crime or criminal-like behavior on college campuses, that have reached the appellate courts. The book is designed for the non-lawyer administrator. In addition, suggestions for successful administrative strategies are offered, together with checklists for…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Administrative Problems, College Administration, College Role
Monsey, Barbara R.; And Others – 1995
This report details unique characteristics of rural violence and outlines 88 strategies to prevent violent behavior, improve services for victims, and reduce recidivism. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, rape, assault, and robbery rates tripled in rural communities from 1965 to 1992. Rural violence differs from urban violence in several…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Change Strategies, Child Abuse, Community Action
Snyder, Howard N.; Sickmund, Melissa – Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, 2006
This report presents comprehensive information on juvenile crime, violence, and victimization and on the juvenile justice system. This report brings together the latest available statistics from a variety of sources and includes numerous tables, graphs, and maps, accompanied by analyses in clear, nontechnical language. The report offers Congress,…
Descriptors: Victims of Crime, Individual Characteristics, At Risk Persons, Poverty
Schaefer, Charles E.; DiGeronimo, Theresa Foy – 1999
For parents of teenagers, talking about sex, drugs, lifestyle choices, AIDS, and divorce can be one of life's toughest challenges. This books serves as a guide for those who have found themselves ill prepared and ill at ease when discussing some of life's most important issues with teens. The book also helps to bridge the gap in parent-teen…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescents, Contraception, Death