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Backman, Deborah; Spear, Kaitlin; Mumford, Elizabeth A.; Taylor, Bruce G. – Health Education & Behavior, 2020
Addressing the widespread problem of sexual assault in college environments requires both prevention programming and policies addressing sexual misconduct in institutions of higher education. Through the Campus Sexual Assault Policy and Prevention Initiative, nine programs funded by the Office on Women's Health approached this problem within a…
Descriptors: Crime, Sexual Abuse, Rape, College Environment
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Mason, Brandon; Smithey, Martha – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2012
This study examines Merton's Classical Strain Theory (1938) as a causative factor in intimate partner violence among college students. We theorize that college students experience general life strain and cumulative strain as they pursue the goal of a college degree. We test this strain on the likelihood of using intimate partner violence. Strain…
Descriptors: Family Violence, Psychology, College Students, Dating (Social)
Ryan, Barbara E., Ed. – Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention, 2009
"Catalyst" is a publication of the U.S. Department of Education's Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention. This issue contains the following articles: (1) Campus and Community Coalitions--Getting Organized for Prevention; (2) Message From William Modzeleski, OSDFS Acting Assistant Deputy…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, Violence, Prevention