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Owens, John C. – Stage of the Art, 2001
Describes the author's experiences directing at an interactive health education theater piece on acquaintance rape. Discusses personal and professional challenges and ethical dilemmas that came up regarding Post Traumatic Stress disorder, the activating of traumatic experiences. Argues that input from healthcare professionals was crucial, and…
Descriptors: Alcohol Education, Emotional Disturbances, Health Education, Higher Education
Nicklin, Julie L. – Chronicle of Higher Education, 2001
U.S. Department of Education (DOE) data showed a 1999 increase in drug and alcohol arrests on college campuses. Also, the number of reported sex offenses rose by 6 percent from 1998-99. Some experts question the validity of the year-to-year comparisons and the DOE data. Presents statistics on sex offenses, drug use, and drinking and football. (SM)
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Crime Prevention, Drug Abuse, Football
Wasco, Sharon M.; Campbell, Rebecca; Howard, April; Mason, Gillian E.; Staggs, Susan L.; Schewe, Paul A.; Riger, Stephanie – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2004
This article presents the descriptive results of a statewide evaluation of hotline, advocacy, and counseling services provided to sexual assault victims in Illinois. Collaborative efforts of a multidisciplinary research team and sexual assault service providers resulted in victim-sensitive evaluation measures and data that reflect, for the first…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Research, Crisis Intervention, Counseling Services
Ayers, Lauren – Online Submission, 2007
When one mother was asked how often she worried about her child's safety, she replied, "Every time she goes out the door." Many parents rely on school abuse prevention programs to teach kids how to stay safe. But what if these programs actually increase the risk of sex crimes that target kids? What happens if parental efforts to safeguard kids…
Descriptors: Clergy, Substance Abuse, Rape, Crime
Boles, Janet K. – 1989
Those studying the distribution of urban services have generally concluded that services are distributed according to bureaucratic decision rules based on professional and bureaucratic norms such as need, efficiency, economy, equity, and convenience. Interest groups and elected officials may play a central role in effecting changes in bureaucratic…
Descriptors: Bureaucracy, Change Agents, Community Services, Females
Zaman, Riffat Moazam – 1990
This paper describes the experiences of an activist group in Karachi (Pakistan) in raising awareness of sexual crimes against women, pursuant to a rape of a professional woman which occurred during an armed robbery. It describes how, since rape was regarded as rare or nonexistent in a conservative, Islamic society, the efforts of the Women's…
Descriptors: Activism, Consciousness Raising, Crime Prevention, Females

Rodkin, Lawrence I.; And Others – Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 1982
Discusses the trauma experienced by women rape victims and focuses on a men's support group for male-significant-others of women who have been raped. Describes the developmental phases through which the male significant others of rape victims achieve resolution and the impact of the male's response upon the relationship. (Author)
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Developmental Stages, Emotional Adjustment, Emotional Response

Bruno, Maria F. – Feminist Teacher, 1992
Discusses reactions and attitudes of students in a women's studies course during the Gulf War. Contends that the imagery of war as a sexual, phallic event was a major topic of class discussion. Presents excerpts from teacher and student conversations. (CFR)
Descriptors: Discussion, Females, Feminism, Foreign Countries
Nicklin, Julie L. – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1999
Arrests for violations of drug/alcohol laws at colleges and universities rose 7.2 and 3.6%, respectively, from 1996 to 1997. Campus police attribute the increases not to increased drug and alcohol use but to more aggressive enforcement. However, some health researchers feel usage has risen. Campus weapons violations and forcible rape arrests have…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Environment, Crime, Drinking

Torrey, Sally Shideler; Lee, Ruth Mikkelson – Journal of the National Association of Women Deans, Administrators, and Counselors, 1987
Reviews current relevant literature regarding violence between dating partners on college campuses. Relates the incidence and forms of violence, characteristics of violent relationships, contributing factors, precipitators, and gender differences in dating violence. Describes the development of date violence prevention programs currently in place…
Descriptors: College Students, Dating (Social), Higher Education, Interpersonal Relationship
Snyder, Howard N. – 2002
This bulletin examines the national and state juvenile arrest rate in 2000 using data reported annually by local law enforcement agencies nationwide to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Results indicate that the murder rate in 2000 was the lowest since 1965; juvenile arrests for violence in 2000 were the lowest since 1988; few juveniles…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Crime, Delinquency, Homicide
Doweiko, Harold – Journal of College Student Personnel, 1981
Counselors in a university setting are in a position to offer rape victims postassault adjustment counseling and at the same time to help minimize the impact of the assault through normal developmental tasks. A conceptual framework of the postassault adjustment process is presented. (Author)
Descriptors: College Students, Coping, Counseling Techniques, Counselor Role

Remer, Rory; Ferguson, Robert A. – Journal of Counseling & Development, 1995
Presents a model of secondary-survivor healing based on the experiences of male partners attending a support group. Focuses on resources and strengths required for becoming a secondary survivor. Highlights both the difficulties encountered in coordinating individual and relationship aspects of healing and the need for a balanced, interdependent…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Group Therapy, Interpersonal Relationship, Males
Lederman, Douglas – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1993
In response to the federal requirement to supply security statistics on campus crime, about 2,400 colleges and universities have reported a total of 30 murders, almost 1,000 rapes, and over 1,800 robberies. However, violent crimes were outnumbered by property crimes such as burglary (32,127) and car theft (8,981). The lack of reporting guidelines…
Descriptors: College Environment, Compliance (Legal), Crime, Federal Legislation

Holcomb, Derek R.; And Others – Journal of American College Health, 1993
Describes a college-level, mixed-gender date rape workshop provided to over 1,400 students. The workshop included student discussion. Evaluations indicated students were positive about the experience. Very few felt uncomfortable discussing date rape in mixed groups, and nearly all agreed that date rape was a topic worthy of discussion. (SM)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, College Students, Dating (Social), Discussion Groups