Violence Against Women

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Critics: New Violence Against Women Act Won’t Protect Students

May 9, 2012

The Adams Bill, the version of the 2012 re-authorization of the Violence Against Women Act currently before the House of Representatives, removes the entire Campus SaVE provision.

Man Shoots Counselor on College Campus

April 25, 2012

Carlos L. Webb, 33, surrendered to a police SWAT team Wednesday. The victim, a recruitment counselor, was Webb’s ex-girlfriend. He reportedly went to the campus to confront her about their breakup.

Police Waited a Year to Report Connection Between Assaults

March 13, 2012

Female students attending Ringling College of Art and Design or New College of Florida were the targets of five known break-ins over an 18-month period. Ten days after the most recent attack — which occurred on Feb. 8 — police released, for the first time, details of how the suspect picks and stalks his victims.

Title IX Sexual Violence Prevention Guidance

March 6, 2012

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights suggests these measures to prevent sexual violence.

Sexual Assault Statistics

March 6, 2012

Here are some important sexual assault statistics that can help your institution make informed decisions when developing policies to protect your campus community.

Bystanders: Your Best Weapon Against Sexual Assault

March 6, 2012

Enlisting the help of male and female students, athletes, coaches, staff, teachers, administrators, fraternity and sorority members, and even strangers enables campuses to develop allies in the battle against sexual violence on campus.

Security Officer Accused of Attacking Patient in Stairwell

March 1, 2012

A security officer at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center has been charged with attempted rape, sex offense, assault and false imprisonment after allegedly attacking a patient in a stairwell at the facility.

U. of Montana President: Assault Reports Were Handled Correctly

February 27, 2012

University of Montana President Royce Engstrom is standing by the school's handling of the most recent reports of sexual assault on campus, after the university's newspaper claimed officials waited a week to turn over the name of a suspect to police.

UM Waited A Week To Give Rape Suspect’s Identity To Police

February 25, 2012

University of Montana officials waited a week before giving police the name of a male student accused of sexually assaulting two female students. Police have not been able to find or interview the man.

Huguely Found Guilty of Murder

February 22, 2012

A jury found George Huguely V guilty of beating to death his ex-girlfriend Yeardley Love.

BU Hockey Player Arrested On Rape Charge

February 21, 2012

A Boston University hockey player was taken into custody for allegedly raping a female student on campus. He is the second BU hockey player in the last 10 weeks to face sexual assault charges.

Police: Student Attempted to Rape School Employee

January 25, 2012

A student was arrested after he allegedly tried to sexually assault a Summit Preparatory Charter High School employee.

Stalking Stats

January 25, 2012

Here is a list of important statistics on stalking behavior.

Essential Elements of a Campus Stalking Policy

January 24, 2012

Understanding what activities can be part of stalking behavior will help you to create an appropriate policy to address it.

Stalking on Campus: A Silent Epidemic

January 24, 2012

The first steps to combating this crime include taking it seriously, having an appropriate policy, and training campus personnel and public safety officers on how to effectively respond.

Tulane U. Students Launch Safety Campaign

January 18, 2012

Tulane University students have launched the "It's Not Enough" campaign, calling for more security around campus. At least 14 students were robbed — some at gunpoint — in the area around campus last semester.

Portland State Amps Up Security in Wake of Sexual Assault

December 23, 2011

Portland State University has increased security on campus following the sexual assault of a student in a campus building.

U of Montana Under Investigation for Sexual Assault Response

December 21, 2011

A University of Montana student who said she was drugged and sexually assaulted by members of the football team now says she wishes she had more vigorously pursued legal action against the school.

Man Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity in Student Shooting

December 21, 2011

A man was found not guilty in the 2009 shooting death of a Wesleyan University student by reason of insanity.

Study: More Than 1 Million Rapes Reported Each Year

December 14, 2011

On average, 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States, according to findings by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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