Sexual Assault on Campus: The Problem and the Solution - Hardcover

Bohmer, Carol

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9780029037157: Sexual Assault on Campus: The Problem and the Solution
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0029037158 ISBN 13: 9780029037157
Publisher: Lexington Books, 1993

Synopsis

Based on an examination of more than twenty campus lawsuits involving rape, this study analyzes why so few women report an assault, why many cases are mishandled, and how to deal with a sexual assault when it occurs

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The prevalence of sexual assault on college campuses is alarmingly high. In this thoroughly researched study, academics Bohmer (public & international affairs, Univ. of Pittsburgh) and Parrot (human service studies, Cornell Univ.) discuss all aspects of the problem. Coverage, which focuses mainly on legal issues, includes definitions of terms, landmark events in acquaintance/date rape history, how different colleges have handled the crime, campus codes and security forces, legislation, and solutions. Of particular interest are the descriptions of cases that culminated in lawsuits against the colleges where the assaults occurred. Although intended primarily for victims, counselors, representatives of women's centers, and college administrators, this clearly written book will be of interest to many others. Essential for all academic libraries and recommended for public libraries.
- January Adams, ODSI Research Lib., Raritan, N.J.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Publisher
Lexington Books
Publication date
1993
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0029037158
ISBN 13 
9780029037157
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
288
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