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Stalking Victimization

This report provides data on U.S. residents age 16 or older who were victims of stalking in 2019 and the types of stalking behaviors they experienced. It details the demographic characteristics of victims who were stalked, including traditional stalking and stalking with technology, during a 12-month period. It also describes the characteristics of stalking victimization, including the victim-offender relationship, self-protective actions taken by the victim, patterns of reporting to police, and whether the victim contacted a victim service provider after the victimization. Findings are based on the 2019 Supplemental Victimization Survey to the National Crime Victimization Survey.

The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) Campus Climate Survey Validation Study (CCSVS) Final Technical Report

The Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) report – the Campus Climate Survey Validation Study (CCSVS) Final Technical Report, a key deliverable of the White House Taskforce to Protect Students from Sexual Assault (Task Force) – was released January 20, 2016. The report presents the results of a nine-school pilot test that was conducted to develop a campus climate survey that collects school-level data on sexual victimization of undergraduate students.

Nationwide Progress on Campus Climate Surveys: A Snapshot

Climate surveys are used to measure the prevalence of sexual assault on campus, test students’ attitudes and awareness about the issue, and provide invaluable information for crafting solutions. This document provides a sample of initiatives that are helping colleges and universities make climate surveys valuable resources for ending sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking on campuses. The focus of this summary is on efforts to improve climate surveys and to support schools as they conduct them.

Campus Climate Survey Validation Study Highlights Powerpoint Slides

These slides highlight key findings from the Campus Climate Survey Validation Study, with useful charts and graphs illustrating the rates of sexual assault of college students, to whom students report assaults, when assaults occur, and what aspects of campus “climate” are correlated with higher rates of sexual assault. The charts in these slides are all pulled from the Campus Climate Survey Validation Study.

Draft Instrument for Measuring Campus Climate Related to Sexual Assault

In the Draft Instrument for Measuring Campus Climate Related to Sexual Assualt, a summary of the survey instruments used for the The Campus Climate Survey Validation Study (CCSVS) that was conducted by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) and RTI International is shared. Based on the results of the CCSVS, in January 2016 a revised survey instrument was developed for the White House Task Force to Protect Students From Sexual Assault (Notalone.gov) to share with schools and researchers interested in conducting campus climate surveys.

Lessons for Campuses Conducting Sexual Assault Surveys from the Campus Climate Survey Validation Study (CCSVS)

In the Lessons for Campuses Conducting Sexual Assault Surveys by Dr. Vickie Banyard (University of New Hampshire), a summary of some key lessons that emerged from the Campus Climate Survey Validation Study Final Technical Report that builds upon issues raised in the Not Alone toolkit are provided. This tool provides campuses with information how measures and participants were chosen and participants were motivated to take the survey.

Institutional Title IX Requirements for Researchers Conducting Human Subjects Research on Sexual Violence and other Interpersonal Violence

This white paper from the University of New Hampshire Prevention Innovations Research Center provides information on how university and college Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and IRB administrators can oversee, and researchers can conduct, research investigating the different aspects of sexual violence while maintaining participant confidentiality.

FACT SHEET: The Campus Climate Survey Validation Study

This fact sheet provides a succinct overview of key findings from the Campus Climate Survey Validation Study.

Creating Safer Communities: The Underlying Theory of the Rape Prevention and Education Model of Social Change

This CALCASA research report describes various theories behind the CDC’s Rape Prevention and Education work. This document describes several theories of behavior change that are relevant to sexual violence prevention work. .

Research on Emerging Topics

Sexual Assault During Study Abroad Guidelines for University of Washington, Tacoma Study Abroad Program Leaders

Examples of work to address the issue of sexual assault and study abroad can be found at the University of Washington, Tacoma where they have specific training for staff leading study abroad trips.

Sexual Assault and Study Abroad

Sexual Assault Victimization Among Female Undergraduates During Study Abroad: A Single Campus Survey Study William F. Flack, Jr., Matthew O. Kimble, Brooke E. Campbell, Allyson B. Hopper, Oana Peterca, and Emily J. Heller Journal of Interpersonal Violence 2015; 30:3453-34 doi:10.1177/0886260514563833

Kimble, M., Flack, W. F. Jr., & Burbridge, E. (2013). Study abroad increases risk for sexual assault in female undergraduates: A preliminary report. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 5, 426-430. doi:10.1037/a0029608

U.S. College Football Coach Expectations About Off-Field Conduct and Bystander Intervention

Coach Expectations About Off-Field Conduct and Bystander Intervention by U.S. College Football Players to Prevent Inappropriate Sexual Behavior. Kroshus, E. , Paskus, T., & Bell, L. (2015). Journal of Interpersonal Violence, DOI: 10.1177/0886260515605122 jiv.sagepub.com

Current Practices and Challenges with Engaging Men on Campus

Sexual assault and other forms of gender-based violence on college campuses have made engaging campus men in prevention a national priority. But there is little information indicating how colleges are engaging men. The 2014 Current Practices and Challenges Engaging Men on Campus provides insight into how 2014 OVW Campus Program grantees fostered men as allies in the prevention of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking. The assessment also provides effective theories and comprehensive steps to engage campus men in prevention.

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Engaging Men Further Reading

Prevention and Mandatory Education Bibliography

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Progress on Campus Climate Surveys

This document is a sample of initiatives that are helping higher education institutions take next steps to make campus surveys valuable resources for ending sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking on campuses. The focus of this summary is on efforts to improve campus climate surveys and to support campuses as they conduct them.

Assessing Campus Readiness for Prevention

This guide, developed by the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR), describes how to assess a campuses readiness for prevention.

Technical Assistance Guide and Resource Kit for Primary Prevention and Evaluation

A compilation of assessment tools that can be used to track the impact of prevention work. Developed the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, this guide discusses how to conduct evaluations of prevention work and also sample measures that might be used.

Evidence-Based Initiatives

Measures to assess bystander intervention related prevention. This set of documents that can be accessed from the Prevention Innovations Research Center presents measures of various aspects of bystander intervention to prevent sexual and relationship violence.

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