1st Edition

Uprooting Sexual Violence in Higher Education A Guide for Practitioners and Faculty

By Amy Murphy, Brian Van Brunt Copyright 2017
320 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

320 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

320 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

With national conversation turned toward sexual assault on college campuses, knowing how 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 twelve risk factors related to sexual assault, stalking, and... Read more

Preface

Chapter 1: Violence Against Women Act.

Chapter 2: Summary of the 12 Risk Factors.

Chapter 3: The Seven C’s and Doing Prevention Well

Chapter 4: Objectification and Depersonalization

Chapter 5: Obsessive or Addictive Pornography/Sex Focus

Chapter 6: Threats and Ultimatums

Chapter 7: Misogynistic Ideology

Chapter 8: Grooming Behaviors

Chapter 9: Using Substances to Obtain Sex

Chapter 10: Hardened or Inflexible Point of View

Chapter 11: Pattern of Escalating Threat

Chapter 12: Lack of Empathy

Chapter 13: Sensation Seeking Behaviors

Chapter 14: Obsessive and/or Addictive Thoughts or Behaviors

Chapter 15: Past Experiences

Chapter 16: Consent

Chapter 17: Climate Surveys

Chapter 18: Future Directions

Afterward

References

Index

Biography

Amy Murphy is Assistant Professor of Student Development and Leadership in Higher Education at Angelo State University and formerly the Dean of Students at Texas Tech University, USA.

Brian Van Brunt is Senior Vice President for Professional Program Development at the National Center for Higher Education Risk Management (NCHERM), USA.

"The authors draw on an array of theory, literature, and case studies to explain the issues surrounding sexual violence, help the reader understand and apply the information, and offer practical ways to address the behavior on campuses.  The careful and thoughtful architecture of this important material makes this a must read for those leading violence prevention efforts on college and university campuses." 

--Kathy Cavins-Tull, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Texas Christian University

"This book provides essential information for taking a proactive approach to sexual misconduct. While aimed at higher education, the information here can be used by anyone seeking to understand the issues and to identify the root causes in our culture and society. The guidance offered through front-line practitioners and the discussion questions are solid tools for immediate implementation that make this a valuable item for campus toolkits."

--Georgina Dodge, Title IX Coordinator, Chief Diversity Officer, and Associate Vice President, University of Iowa