Sexual Assault Policies and Consent Definitions: A Nationally Representative Investigation of U.S. Colleges and Universities

Autor: Olivia Ashley, Rebecca J. Macy, Sandra L. Martin, J. Michael Bowling, Kathryn E. Moracco, Sarah Treves-Kagan, Laurie M. Graham, Stephanie M. DeLong, Erin P. Magee
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Journal of School Violence. 16:243-258
ISSN: 1538-8239
1538-8220
DOI: 10.1080/15388220.2017.1318572
Popis: Campus sexual assault (SA) policies and sexual consent definitions have not been widely studied. The study team conducted a nationally representative review of college and university websites (n = 995), assessing the prevalence of publicly accessible online policies and definitions and examining associations with school characteristics. A content analysis was performed on a subsample (n = 100) of consent definitions. Most schools (93.0%) had an SA policy and consent definition (87.6%) available online. Schools were more likely to have a policy or consent definition if they were large (≥5,000 students), public, or had a female enrollment of ≥33%. Detail and comprehensiveness of definitions varied. Findings highlight opportunities for schools—especially small schools, private schools, and those with more male students—to increase access to SA policies and consent definitions.
Databáze: OpenAIRE