Higher Education Center

Preventing Violence and Promoting Safety in Higher Education Settings: Overview of a Comprehensive Approach.

This publication:

• Reviews the scope of campus violence problems.
• Describes the wide array of factors that cause and contribute to violence.
• Outlines a comprehensive approach to reducing violence and promoting safety on campus
• Lists specific recommendations that administrators, students, faculty, staff, and community members can follow to review and improve their policies and strengthen their programs and services.

 

 

 

 

Sexual Violence and Alcohol and Other Drug Use on Campus

• In 9 out of 10 cases reported in the NCWSV survey, the victim knew the perpetrator.
• Nearly 60% of on campus rapes took place in the victim's residence. See the full report for more information about sexual violence on campuses.