Uprooting Sexual Violence in Higher Education A Guide for Practitioners and Faculty

With national conversation turned toward sexual assault on college campuses, knowing how to identify, prevent, and address these incidents in a safe, and productive way is essential for administrators and faculty. Uprooting Sexual Violence in Higher Education provides colleges and universities with a foundational understanding of twelve risk factors related to sexual assault, stalking, and intimate partner violence. By presenting a blend of theory, research, and the personal reflections of professionals ?on the front lines,? this book provides insights into the motivations, attitudes, and behaviors behind sexual assault on campus, as well as strategies for mitigating these risk factors in an effort to tailor prevention efforts. Whether you are seeking a way to navigate the recent regulations on sexual violence from the federal government or merely wish to safeguard the welfare of students on your campus, this book will provide the neccesary, and invaluable foundation you need to empower, respect, and support all students.

Preface

Chapter 1: Violence Against Women Act.

Chapter 2: Summary of the 12 Risk Factors.

Chapter 3: The Seven C’s and Doing Prevention Well

Chapter 4: Objectification and Depersonalization

Chapter 5: Obsessive or Addictive Pornography/Sex Focus

Chapter 6: Threats and Ultimatums

Chapter 7: Misogynistic Ideology

Chapter 8: Grooming Behaviors

Chapter 9: Using Substances to Obtain Sex

Chapter 10: Hardened or Inflexible Point of View

Chapter 11: Pattern of Escalating Threat

Chapter 12: Lack of Empathy

Chapter 13: Sensation Seeking Behaviors

Chapter 14: Obsessive and/or Addictive Thoughts or Behaviors

Chapter 15: Past Experiences

Chapter 16: Consent

Chapter 17: Climate Surveys

Chapter 18: Future Directions

Afterward

References

Index

Amy Murphy is Assistant Professor of Student Development and Leadership in Higher Education at Angelo State University and formerly the Dean of Students at Texas Tech University, USA.

Brian Van Brunt is Senior Vice President for Professional Program Development at the National Center for Higher Education Risk Management (NCHERM), USA.