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 1. American College Health Association Calls For Better Response To Campus Violence 2. New Campus Crime Grant Announcements 3. Campus Crime In The News |
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American College Health Association Calls For Better Response To Campus Violence
In an effort to confront the issue of campus violence at college and universities, the American College Health Association (ACHA) has released a White Paper that chronicles the scope of the problem, presents significant data, and recommends models for prevention.
The term "campus violence" includes shootings, murder-suicide, homicide, suicide, rape, dating violence, harassment, assault, stalking, hazing, arson, and hate crimes based on gender, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. The White Paper analyzes the patterns of these violent incidents, methodological problems with collecting crime data, and underlying issues, such as sports culture and alcohol use. The paper also focuses on legal mandates, policy recommendations, and promising practices to help prevent the problem. According to the U.S. Department of Justice's Violent Victimization of College Students survey, between 1995 and 2002 students ages 18-24 were victims of approximately 479,000 violent crimes annually. Data from the Spring 2004 ACHA-National College Health Assessment (ACHA-NCHA) indicates that out of a sample of 47,202 students, 15.0% of women and 9.2% of men report being in an emotionally abusive relationship within the last school year. ACHA-NCHA data also revealed 2.4% of women and 1.3% of men reported being in a physically abusive relationship and 1.7% of women and 1.0% of men reported being in a sexually abusive relationship within that time frame. ACHA is committed to deconstructing campus violence through the circulation of its White Paper and by tapping into its members' experiences in addressing this issue. "Campus violence can seriously affect student learning and their mental and physical health, making it a health problem that requires immediate attention," said Joetta L. Carr, PhD, chair of the ACHA Campus Violence Committee. "Prevention programs are the key, and successful ones require commitment from health professionals and administrators." The White Paper is available online at http://www.acha.org/info_resources/guidelines.cfm. The American College Health Association, the nation's principal advocate and leadership organization for college and university health, represents a diverse membership that provides and supports the delivery of health care and prevention and wellness services for the nation's college students. Ongoing efforts such as the Campus Violence White Paper and ACHA-National College Health Assessment help the association advocate for student health by integrating the critical role of college health into the mission of higher education. For more information, visit http://www.acha.org/. New Campus Crime Grant Announcements2005 Grant Competition to Prevent High-Risk Drinking or Violent Behavior Among College Students The U.S. Department of Education is soliciting applications for the 2005 Grant Competition to Prevent High-Risk Drinking or Violent Behavior Among College Students. The goal of this grant program is to provide funds to develop or enhance, implement, and evaluate campus- and/or community-based prevention and early intervention strategies to prevent high-risk drinking or violent behavior on campus. The Department anticipates awarding an estimated 20 new awards, at an average level of approximately $100,000 to $150,000 per year depending on the scope of work. Projects will be funded for one year with an option for an additional year, contingent upon substantial progress by the grantee and the availability of funds. The application deadline is March 25, 2005; please see the Federal Register, the Department's Web site, or the Grant Opportunities page of the Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention's Web site (http://www.edc.org/hec/grants/) for more information.2005 Grants to Reduce Violent Crimes Against Women on Campus The U.S. Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women has announced the availability of the FY 2005 Grants to Reduce Violent Crimes Against Women on Campus Program. The Campus Program aims to develop and strengthen victim services and strengthen security and investigative strategies to prevent and prosecute violent crimes against women on campuses. A letter of intent is due February 24, 2005; and applications are due by March 24, 2005. For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/vawo/docs/fy05ovwcampus.pdf Campus Crime In The News57 incidents went unreported (Webster Journal; 02/17/05) Harvard may hide crimes (The Daily Free Press; 02/16/05) Author To Speak on Getting Smashed (The Daily Nexus; 02/16/05) Chi Tau members may face charges (The Orion; 02/16/05) UNH not in compliance with Clery Act (The New Hampshire; 02/15/05) Colleges Should Do More to Prevent Campus Violence, Report Says (The Chronicle of Higher Education; 02/14/05) Panel questions way University handles sex crimes (Yale Daily News; 02/14/05) Victims of rape should speak out, support each other (Daily Kent Stater; 02/11/05) |
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