Uprooting sexual violence in higher education : a guide for practitioners and faculty / by Amy Murphy and Brian Van Brunt.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Murphy, Amy (Amy L.), author.

Van Brunt, Brian, author.

Contributor:

James Hosmer Penniman Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Rape in universities and colleges--United States--Prevention.

Rape in universities and colleges.

United States.

Physical Description:

xii, 308 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Routledge, 2017.

Summary:

With national conversation turned toward sexual assault on college campuses, knowing now 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 12 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 wish to safeguard the welfare of students on your campus, this book will provide the necessary and invaluable foundation you need to empower, respect, and support all students. Book jacket.

Contents:

PART I Introduction 1

1 Violence Against Women Act 3

2 Summary of the 12 Risk Factors 13

3 The Seven C's and Doing Prevention Well 24

Part II Risk Factors 45

4 Objectification and Depersonalization 47

5 Obsessive or Addictive Pornography/Sex Focus 63

6 Threats and Ultimatums 76

7 Misogynistic Ideology 88

8 Grooming Behaviors 106

9 Using Substances to Obtain Sex 122

10 Hardened or Inflexible Point of View 136

11 Pattern of Escalating Threat 149

12 Lack of Empathy 158

13 Sensation-Seeking Behaviors 179

14 Obsessive and/or Addictive Thoughts or Behaviors 193

15 Past Experiences 208

Part III Conclusion 221

16 Consent 223

17 Campus Climate 242

18 Future Directions 255.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-285) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the James Hosmer Penniman Book Fund.

Other Format:

Online version: Murphy, Amy (Amy L.), author. Uprooting sexual violence in higher education.

ISBN:

1138960608

9781138960626

1138960624

OCLC:

951415580

Publisher Number:

99968910086