Violence Against Women: Sexual Misconduct at Colleges and Universities
A College Policy
The University System of Maryland's Policy on Sexual Misconduct, approved by the Board of Regents in June 2014,defines Sexual Misconduct :
"Sexual Misconduct is an umbrella term that includes Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Intimidation, Sexual Violence and Stalking."
Each of the terms in the Sexual Misconduct definition, is clearly defined in the University's Policy. Sexual Intimidation, for example, is defined as:
"Sexual Intimidation means (1) threatening to sexually assault another person; (2) gender or sex-based Stalking, including cyber-Stalking; or (3) engaging in indecent exposure."
Maryland Attorney General's 2014 report
From the introduction: " for Maryland higher education institutions to examine, implement, and improve upon existing policies and procedures related to incidents of sexual assaults."
Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault
From the website: "Our mission is to help prevent sexual assault, advocate for accessible, compassionate care for survivors of sexual violence, and work to hold offenders accountable."
Title IX and sexual violence
From the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights:
E-Books from AACC Truxal Library - barcode from Student ID Card or Library Card required for off-campus use
Violence Goes to College –by Publication Date: 2009The purpose of this book is to examine violence on college campuses and prepare campus practitioners to both prevent and respond to violence.
Intimate Partner Violence among Adolescents: Causes and Correlates –by Publication Date: 2013Clark describes the risks and correlates of intimate partner violence (IPV) among adolescents. Using longitudinal data ... (and) multiple theories of violence and victimization.
Campus Crime –by Publication Date: 2007This updated edition examines the advancements that have been made in order to better understand campus crime, especially student victimization, and effectively address security issues ... the contributors -- criminologists, political scientists, sociologists, planners, lawyers, security experts, and policy advocates -- address, what are believed to be, the most pressing crime and security issues that continue to face post-secondary administrators and their students, faculty, and staff.
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Not Alone
From the website: "Information for students, schools, and anyone interested in finding resources on how to respond to and prevent sexual assault on college and university campuses and in our schools."
"A Lack of Consequences for Sexual Assault"
Lombardi, Kristen. "A Lack of Consequences for Sexual Assault: Students Found 'Responsible' Face Modest Penalties, While Victims are Traumatized." The Center for Public Integrity, 24 Feb. 2010. Web. 24 Feb. 2015.
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