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Rizzo, Andrew J.; Demers, Jennifer M.; Howard, Morgan E.; Banyard, Victoria L. – Journal of American College Health, 2021
Objective: This study is an examination of college students' bystander behaviors in relation to several exosystem factors related to their institution, including trust in their college's support systems, perceived procedural justice by campus police, and perceived procedural justice by campus administrators. Participants: Online surveys were…
Descriptors: Student Behavior, Justice, Police, College Administration
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Fallin-Bennett, Amanda; Roditis, Maria; Glantz, Stanton A. – Journal of American College Health, 2017
Objective: Tobacco-free policies are being rapidly adopted nationwide, yet compliance with these policies remains a challenge. This study explored college campus key informants' experiences with tobacco policies, and their perceived benefits, drawbacks, and outcomes. Participants: The sample for this study was 68 key informants representing 16…
Descriptors: Smoking, School Policy, Compliance (Psychology), College Students
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Lindquist, Christine H.; Crosby, Carmen M.; Barrick, Kelle; Krebs, Christopher P.; Settles-Reaves, Beverlyn – Journal of American College Health, 2016
Objective: To document the sexual assault disclosure experiences of historically black college or university (HBCU) students. Participants: A total of 3,951 female, undergraduate students at 4 HBCUs. Methods: All women at the participating schools were recruited in November 2008 to participate in a Web-based survey including both closed- and…
Descriptors: Black Colleges, Undergraduate Students, Females, Crime
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Krivoshey, Mira S.; Adkins, Rachel; Hayes, Rebecca; Nemeth, Julianna M.; Klein, Elizabeth G. – Journal of American College Health, 2013
Objective: To assess how Ohio colleges conform to recommendations that address barriers to reporting sexual assault. Participants: A study sample of Ohio 4-year colleges ("N" = 105). Methods: College Web sites were examined between March and November 2011 for their availability of sexual assault policies using 8 measures. Results: Of the…
Descriptors: Rape, Disclosure, Web Sites, College Students
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Thompson, Amy; Price, James H.; Mrdjenovich, Adam J.; Khubchandani, Jagdish – Journal of American College Health, 2009
Context: Firearms are used in the majority of college aged suicides and homicides. With recent efforts by various gun lobbying groups to have firearms more accessible to college students on campuses, there is the potential for more firearm-related morbidity and mortality. Objective: This study assessed university police chiefs' perceptions and…
Descriptors: Campuses, Weapons, Violence, Law Enforcement
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Thompson, Martie; Sitterle, Dylan; Clay, George; Kingree, Jeffrey – Journal of American College Health, 2007
Victimization is a significant problem among college students, but it is less likely to be reported to the police than are victimizations in the general population. Objective: In this study, the authors examined (1) whether reasons for not reporting varied by type of victimization (sexual or physical) and (2) victim-, offender-, and…
Descriptors: Victims of Crime, Prevention, Females, College Students