The Impact of Increased State Regulation of Campus Sexual Assault Practices: Perspectives of Campus Personnel. (3rd July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Brubaker, Sarah Jane; Mancini, Christina
• Is Part Of: Journal of school violence. Volume 16:Number 3(2017)
• Page Start: 286
• Page End: 301
• Publication Date: 2017-07-03
• Subjects: Campus sexual assault -- marginalized community -- sexual assault policy -- state regulation -- victim advocates -- Virginia SB 172; School violence -- Prevention -- Periodicals; School environment -- Periodicals; 371.78205
• DOI: 10.1080/15388220.2017.1318577
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1538-8220

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Seeking to improve university accountability and compliance with federal mandates, states are considering new reforms including mandating reporting of campus sexual assault allegations. These new policies remain an empirical "black box." To address these gaps, the current exploratory study draws upon a recent survey that examines the extent of awareness, perceptions, concerns, and policy practices of victim advocates and other personnel concerning new legislation. Virginia is chosen as the state for this case study given its recent implementation of a controversial mandated reporting law, as well as other initiatives, across institutions of higher education. Findings suggest that campus personnel are aware and largely supportive of the new reforms, but they also share concerns. Implications for research and policy development are discussed.