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Foubert, John D.; Newberry, Johnathan T.; Tatum, Jerry – NASPA Journal, 2008
First-year men at a midsized public university either saw a rape prevention program or were in a control group and were asked to complete attitude and behavior surveys at the beginning and end of an academic year. Participants were also asked whether they joined fraternities during that year. With 90% of first-year men participating throughout the…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, College Freshmen, Student Attitudes, Student Behavior
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Earle, James P. – NASPA Journal, 2009
The statistics on acquaintance rape and sexual assault against women are a clear indication that this is a problem that needs to be confronted. An increasing number of articles address the problems that rape survivors face and examine methods mental health professionals can use to assist survivors in dealing with these problems. Articles that…
Descriptors: Rape, Females, Prevention, Program Effectiveness
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Bostwick, Tracy; And Others – NASPA Journal, 1995
Reports on a study that asked undergraduate students from a large, public midwestern university to identify specific dating behaviors that indicate an interest in sex, as well as perceptions of what women do that lead men to justify raping them and perceptions of what men say to justify having raped. (Author/JPS)
Descriptors: College Students, Dating (Social), Higher Education, Rape
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Walton, Spring J. – NASPA Journal, 1994
Examined attitudes of college students (n=172) regarding date rape. Results indicated that about one-half of the students believed date rape to be problem, although only small percentage believed it was major problem. Opinions of females and males were similar. Findings suggest that students expect institutions to be guardians of their safety,…
Descriptors: College Role, College Students, Dating (Social), Higher Education
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Isely, Paul J. – NASPA Journal, 1998
Despite the emergence of a literature on sexual assault over the past few decades, adult male victims have traditionally been excluded. Argues that higher education administrators, alerted to the existence of these sexual crimes, are in a unique position to assist potential and actual victims through educational and therapeutic interventions.…
Descriptors: College Students, Higher Education, Intervention, Males
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Foubert, John D.; Tatum, Jerry L.; Donahue, Greg A. – NASPA Journal, 2006
First-year men (261) saw a rape prevention program and were asked to give their reactions to what they saw by answering four open-ended questions, requesting information about whether participants experience either attitude or behavior change resulting from the program, particularly in relation to situations involving alcohol and sexually intimate…
Descriptors: Males, Rape, Prevention, Student Attitudes
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Hensley, Laura – NASPA Journal, 2003
Gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) has become increasingly popular on the campuses of American colleges and universities. In this paper, the characteristics of GHB and the effects of both voluntary and involuntary abuse are described. Further, implications for prevention efforts related to involuntary GHB ingestion and GHB-facilitated rape are…
Descriptors: College Environment, College Students, Higher Education, Illegal Drug Use
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Earle, James P. – NASPA Journal, 1996
Studies the effect of three different types of acquaintance rape prevention programs on men's attitudes concerning women and sexual assault. Examined single-sex versus coed workshops, small groups versus large groups, and other types of formats. Findings show that some program features are more effective than others. (RJM)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, College Freshmen, College Students, 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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Neff, Laurie – NASPA Journal, 1988
Asserts that, although providing educational programs and materials on acquaintance rape and prevention strategies is important, attention must also be given to victims. Discusses recognition of stress response pattern of victims suffering from Rape Trauma Syndrome and provision of appropriate referral and support services. Includes selected list…
Descriptors: College Programs, College Students, Dating (Social), Emotional Response
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Gallagher, Robert P.; And Others – NASPA Journal, 1994
Presents the results of a survey on shifts in certain student problems. Mailed to chief student affairs officers, the surveys revealed changes in demographics; psychological problems; drug and alcohol use; sexual abuse, harassment, and dating violence; and stalking. Conclusions indicate an increase in serious psychopathology among students. (RJM)
Descriptors: College Environment, College Students, Drinking, Higher Education
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Sisson, V. Shamim; Todd, Sybil R. – NASPA Journal, 1995
Describes policies and procedures for using mediation as one alternative for adjudicating sexual assault cases, and examines factors to consider for implementation. Mediation gives survivors an opportunity to confront accused in a safe environment and to regain a feeling of control in life. Provides recommendations based on experiences at the…
Descriptors: Arbitration, College Programs, College Students, Discipline Policy
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Foubert, John D.; Cowell, Edwin A. – NASPA Journal, 2004
The purpose of this qualitative inquiry was to determine fraternity men and student athletes' perceptions of a commonly used rape-prevention program. Participants saw "The Men's Program" and then participated in 60-90 minute focus groups assessing whether their attitudes and behavior would change, what about the program led to that change, and…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Fraternities, Males, Athletes