Go Back Research Article April, 1992

Rape on Campus: Facts and Measures.

Author Mary P. Koss

Abstract

Literature on rape on college campuses is reviewed, beginning with definitions of rape and controversy over date or rape, analysis of the risk of rape on campus, and the actions college administrators can take to reduce the risk of sexual assault. Prevention, legal issues, and campus security safeguards are discussed. (MSE)

Keywords

administrative policy campuses college administration college environment college role crime prevention higher education interpersonal relationship policy formation rape risk school security sexual abuse social behavior rape on campus campus sexual assault college safety date rape sexual violence sexual assault prevention campus security college administrators risk of rape legal issues prevention strategies student safety title ix consent education victim advocacy sexual misconduct higher education policies bystander intervention campus resources assault reporting university policies student awareness gender-based violence institutional response survivor support forensic investigation sexual harassment college crime legal protections campus safety measures
Details
Volume 20
Issue 3
Pages 21-28
ISSN 0736-0983