Addressing Violence Against Women on College Campuses
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| Rating | : | 4.82 (791 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1439913765 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 330 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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Violence against women on college campuses has remained underreported and often under addressed by both campus security and local law enforcement, as well as campus administrators. Cook, Walter S. The researchers, practitioners, and activists who contribute to this pertinent volume Addressing Violence Against Women on College Campuses examine the extent, nature, dynamic and contexts of violence against women at institutions of higher education.This book is designed to facilitate an ongoing discussion and provide direction on how best to prevent and investigate violence against women, and intervene to assist victims while reducing the impact of these crimes. Chapters detail the necessary changes and implications that are part of Title IX and other federal legislation and initiatives as well as the effect these changes have had for higher education actors, including campus administrators, victim advocates, and student activists. Helen Eigenberg, Kate Fox, Christopher P. Krebs, Jennifer Leili, Christine Lindquist, Sarah McMahon, Caitlyn Meade, Christine Mouton, Matt R. Nobles, Callie Marie Rennison, Meredith M. Smith, Carmen Suarez, and the editors.. DeKeseredy. The contributors also explore the importance
Powers is Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminology at the University of South Florida.. Ráchael A. Michelle Hughes Miller is Associate Professor of Women’s and Gender Studies at the University of South Florida. Catherine Kaukinen is Professor and Chair in the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Central Florida
Michelle Hughes Miller is Associate Professor of Women’s and Gender Studies at the University of South Florida. Ráchael A. About the AuthorCatherine Kaukinen is Professor and Chair in the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Central Florida. Powers is Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminology at the University of South Florida.