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Vessels, Rodney Jay – Brigham Young University Law Review, 1978
In the case of Gabrilowitz v Newman the court used the due process balancing test to conclude that a student has a right to have counsel present at a university disciplinary hearing where the conduct in question is the object of a pending criminal proceeding. Available from J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young U., Provo, UT 84602. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Students, Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Criminal Law
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Burkhart, Barry R.; And Others – New Directions for Student Services, 1994
Reviews methodological problems of previous research on male perpetrators of sexual violence. Discusses the need for a rigorous methodology in defining the extent of the problem. Proposes an aggressive new research agenda that would examine men's prosocial behavior. (KW)
Descriptors: Aggression, College Students, Crime, Higher Education
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Earle, James P.; Nies, Charles T. – New Directions for Student Services, 1994
Provides an annotated bibliography of videos and printed materials that may be used as educational tools in rape prevention programs. Focuses on sources that are aimed directly at men. Also outlines the use of consultants or lecturers as one of many resources in the construction and implementation of rape prevention programs. (KW)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, College Students, Higher Education, Intervention
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Gold, Steven R.; And Others – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 1994
Examines the responses to the Trauma Symptom Checklist (TSC) of college women (n=654) sexually abused as children, sexually assaulted as adults, sexually assaulted as children and adults, and nonabused. Results support the validity of the TSC as a measure of sexual abuse trauma and point to family patterns associated with prolonged symptomatology.…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Child Abuse, College Students, Coping
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Rosenthal, Eric H.; And Others – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1995
Tested whether individuals possessing traditional sex role attitudes could have their rape-related attitudes influenced by a psychoeducational intervention that had been effective with less traditional individuals. Results revealed that subjects who received intervention adhered less to rape myths and expressed less rape-supportive attitudes than…
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Attitudes, College Students, Females
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White, Bradley H.; Kurpius, Sharon E. Robinson – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 1999
Upper-class undergraduates (n=740) beginning graduate students in counseling (n=78) and mental health professionals (n=45) were surveyed regarding attitudes toward rape victims. Results show that male undergraduates had the most negative attitudes toward rape victims, and female professionals the most favorable. Male participants held more…
Descriptors: Attitudes, College Students, Counselor Training, Counselors
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Milhausen, Robin R.; McBride, Kimberly R.; Jun, Mi Kyun – College Student Journal, 2006
This study investigated the effects of a co-educational, theatrical, peer-facilitated sexual assault prevention program at a large midwestern university. Additionally, the study compared results based on two different measurement tools (the Rape Myth Acceptance Scale (RMAS) and the Sexual Beliefs Scale (SBS)). Methods: Pre-test post-test…
Descriptors: Prevention, Intervention, Females, Sexual Abuse
Simon, Toby B.; Harris, Cathy A. – 1993
One in four college women is a victim of rape or attempted rape. This manual, intended for educators and trainers, presents ways to raise awareness about sexual violence and shows how campus leaders can educate college men and women about this epidemic. The guide draws on the Sexual Assault Peer Education (SAPE) program; it is believed that peer…
Descriptors: Adolescents, College Students, Ethical Instruction, Higher Education
Spitzhoff, Donna – 1986
Social norms regarding women's drinking have relaxed over the past few decades and, on college campuses, the gap between the percentages of female (79%) and male (86%) students who report that they use alcohol is smaller than ever. This situation presents a particular challenge to college administrators. The Alcohol Education and Training Program…
Descriptors: Alcohol Education, Alcoholic Beverages, Body Weight, College Programs
Chen, Jeaw Mei; Lin, Phylis Lan – 1988
Two hundred sixty-six college students from four Indiana colleges and universities completed a series of surveys to determine gender differences in attitudes toward rape victims. The instruments adapted and used included the Rubin and Peplau Just World Scale (JWS), the Burt Sex Role Stereotype Scale, the Attitudes Toward Rape Victims Scale (ATRVS)…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, College Students, Rape, Sex Bias
Lott, Bernice; And Others – 1980
In 1979, reports of sexual harassment and accusations of sexual assault at the University of Rhode Island led to the formation of a Sexual Harassment Committee. One of the tasks undertaken by a subgroup of this committee was a survey of the university community to identify actual experiences of and the attitudes of student and staff toward sexual…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Aggression, Attitude Measures, College Environment
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Koss, Mary P.; And Others – Psychology of Women Quarterly, 1988
Examined rape by strangers and by acquaintances, including nonromantic acquaintances, casual dates, steady dates, and family members in 489 rape victims. Acquaintance rape typically involved single offender and multiple episodes, was less often perceived as rape or revealed to anyone, and, except for rapes by family members, was rated less…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), College Students, Crime, Emotional Adjustment
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Struckman-Johnson, Cindy; Struckman-Johnson, David – Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, 1992
College students (157 men and 158 women, mostly white middle-class) rated their agreement with statements reflecting myths about male rape. A majority disagree with all the myths, most strongly with the myth that rape is not traumatic for men. Results are discussed in terms of societal attitudes. (SLD)
Descriptors: College Students, Cultural Influences, Females, Higher Education
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Flores, Stephen A.; Hartlaub, Mark G. – Journal of College Student Development, 1998
Studies evaluating interventions designed to reduce rape-supportive beliefs are examined to identify effective strategies. Searches were conducted on several databases from 1980 to present. Results indicate that human-sexuality courses, workshops, video interventions, and other formats appear to be successful strategies, although these…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, College Students, Guidance Programs, Higher Education
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Fossley, Richard; Smith, Michael Clay – Journal of Law and Education, 1995
Courts have shown themselves increasingly willing to hold institutions of higher education responsible for rapes that occur on their campuses. In some instances, federal law now mandates a duty to help prevent these campus crimes. Provides a general campus security checklist. (82 footnotes) (MLF)
Descriptors: Check Lists, College Environment, College Students, Court Litigation
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