Sexual Assault and Harassment
Which of the following is a key obligation of universities under the Clery Act and Title IX regarding sexual harassment and assault?
a) Providing academic accommodations to all students, regardless of circumstances.
b) Maintaining detailed statistics on campus crime, including sexual offenses, and disseminating them annually.
c) Ensuring all faculty members are trained in basic first aid.
d) Offering free legal counsel to students involved in off-campus incidents.
b) Maintaining detailed statistics on campus crime, including sexual offenses, and disseminating them annually.
What is the number one property crime on college campuses across the U.S.?
a. Motor-Vehicle Theft; b. Larceny; c. Burlgary; d. Arson
c. Burglary
What is a mental health service provided on campuses for crime victims?
a. crisis hotlines; b. counseling services; c. group therapy; d. all of the above
d. all of the above
T or F
The stress and strain that college students experience in a collegiate setting can lead to substance abuse issues, which in turn leads to higher campus crime rates.
True.
Role change is heavily correlated with substance abuse in college students, leading to more reported offenses on campus.
What makes cyberbullying different from other types of bullying like verbal or physical bullying?
a) It happens face-to-face between the bully and the victim.
b) It usually stops quickly without needing intervention.
c) The offender can remain anonymous, and the harmful content can persist online indefinitely.
d) It is always a direct physical act of aggression.
c) The offender can remain anonymous, and the harmful content can persist online indefinitely.
What is a significant way that diverse forms of sexual harassment and assault can impact the broader college campus community?
a) By increasing funding for campus security and law enforcement.
b) By fostering a more unified and supportive environment among students.
c) By creating a climate of fear, distrust, and anxiety, potentially affecting academic performance, social engagement, and overall well-being for many students.
d) By primarily affecting the mental health of individual survivors without broader community impact.
c) By creating a climate of fear, distrust, and anxiety, potentially affecting academic performance, social engagement, and overall well-being for many students.
Which type of campus experiences the least amount of victimization of property crimes?
a. Research Institutions; b. Liberal Arts Schools; c. 2-year Institutions; d. Large 4-year State Schools
c. 2-year Institutions
Which is NOT an overt, typical response to real/perceived victimization at school/on campus?
a. fear; b. aggression; c. self-protection; d. avoidance
b. aggression
What percentage of crimes involve the usage of alcohol by the victim, perpetrator, or both regarding violent campus crimes?
a. 27%
b. 42%
c. 73%
d. 95%
d: 95% of all violent campus crimes involve alcohol use from the victim, perpetrator, or both.
What was a significant media effect following the Columbine High School shooting in 1999, which influenced public views on campus violence?
a) Media coverage caused a nationwide decline in concerns about school shootings.
b) It increased the focus on the mental health of perpetrators and the influence of violent media.
c) Media coverage was limited and did not impact public views.
d) Media coverage focused solely on the victims and ignored the broader social implications.
b) It increased the focus on the mental health of perpetrators and the influence of violent media.
Which of the following represents a potentially innovative community-based initiative that could be explored or strengthened to further address sexual harassment and assault on college campuses?
a) Increasing the number of security cameras and police patrols on campus.
b) Implementing stricter university disciplinary policies and harsher penalties for offenders.
c) Developing peer-led accountability groups for individuals who have engaged in harmful behaviors, focused on restorative justice principles and long-term behavioral change.
d) Requiring all students to sign a legally binding contract promising not to engage in sexual harassment or assault.
c) Developing peer-led accountability groups for individuals who have engaged in harmful behaviors, focused on restorative justice principles and long-term behavioral change.
On average, how many schools across the U.S. report property crime on their campus per year?
a. 84%; b. 93%; c. 62%; d. 79%
a. 84%
Which federal law requires colleges/universities to provide mental health services and resources for victims of campus violence?
a. The Clery Act; b. Higher Education Opportunity Act; c. Violence Against Women Act; d. Title IX of the Education Amendments
d. Title IX of the Education Amendments
The DFSCA (Drug-Free Schools and Community Act) was enacted in which of the following years?
a. 1973
b. 2002
c. 1989
d. 2013
c: 1989
The DFSCA is mandatory for college campuses that receive federal funding, and poses several requirements for college campuses nationwide.
True or False: Media attention must intersect with other elements to create a meaningful public response to hate crimes.
True. Media attention must intersect with other elements to create a meaningful public response to hate crimes.
Which future law or policy holds the most promise for significantly addressing sexual harassment and assault on college campuses?
a) Increasing funding for victim support services.
b) Requiring universities to conduct annual climate surveys.
c) Implementing a standardized, affirmative definition of consent across all institutions within a state.
d) Mandating stricter penalties for students found responsible for sexual misconduct.
c) Implementing a standardized, affirmative definition of consent across all institutions within a state.
What State had the most appearances on the top 10 list of universities with the most property crime?
a. Texas; b. Florida; c. New York; d. California
d. California
What is an accommodation a student can receive after being a victim of a crime through Title IX services?
a. adjust their housing arrangement; b. receive a tuition reimbursement; c. free legal representation; d. all of the above
a. adjust their housing arrangement
Which of the following is the most common rising drug to be abused on campus?
a. Opioids
b. Marijuana
c. Nicotine
d. Cocaine
e. All of the above
a. Opioids
As the usage of drugs such as heroin, methamphetamine's, and more are on the decline, so called "study drugs" are currently on the rise.
How does media coverage influence public perception of campus crime, particularly violent incidents like shootings?
a) Media coverage minimizes the severity of campus violence to keep students calm.
b) Media tends to downplay campus crime, focusing only on positive events.
c) Repeated media reports on violent incidents increase public fear and concerns about campus safety.
d) Media coverage does not affect public perception of campus crime.
c) Repeated media reports on violent incidents increase public fear and concerns about campus safety.
What are some of the underlying societal and cultural factors that contribute to the prevalence of sexual harassment and assault on college campuses?
a) Alcohol and substance abuse
b) Rape Culture
c) Normalization of Sexualization
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
According to a study done by Volkwein, Szelest, and Lizotte (1995), all crime trends seem to be subtly decreasnig except for what crime?
a. arson; b. motor-vehicle theft; c. robbery; d. sexual assault
b. motor-vehicle theft
True or False? All employees of a college/university must have comprehensive, trauma informed training to know how to help campus crime victims?
False.
How many college students (ages 18-24) die each year from unintentional alcohol related injuries, including motor vehicle incidents?
a. 907
b. 1,825
c. 1,349
d. 784
b. 1,825
The prevalence of alcohol, and alcohol related deaths is on the rise for college campuses nationwide.
What is a key reason why campus crimes like shootings receive widespread media attention?
a) They are usually resolved very quickly without much public impact.
b) They are framed as isolated incidents without broader implications.
c) They are rare but receive major attention due to their shock value and impact on student safety.
d) They are often ignored by the media due to their sensitivity.
c) They are rare but receive major attention due to their shock value and impact on student safety.