title: Beyond Clery Act statistics: a closer look at college victimization based on self-report data.
abstract: This study examined the relationships among victimization, demographic characteristics, and activity choices in a cross-sectional sample of 479 undergraduate students. In the sample, 74% was female and 65% was Caucasian, with an even distribution of ages ranging from 18 to 22+ years; all participants completed an online survey. Using survey feedback, the study team performed multivariate regression analysis and reported quantity and type of victimization experiences in relation to factors that may contribute to identifying groups at risk for experiencing violence. Findings suggest that gender, grade point average, and membership in student organizations or Greek-letter organizations influence students' potential for different types of victimization. Furthermore, alcohol use and household income did not have a statistically significant relationship with any victimization types. Finally, rates reported indicate student underreporting and illustrate difficulty implementing the Clery Act. Policy recommendations, future research, and limitations are discussed. With accurate victimization data, resources and services may be more efficiently allocated to meet the needs of students at greater risk for victimization.
authors.affiliation: University of Rochester, NY, USA Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA joseph.h.gardella@vanderbilt.edu.
authors.forename: Joseph H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Gardella
authors.affiliation: University of Rochester, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Corey A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Nichols-Hadeed
authors.affiliation: University of Rochester, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Jeanna M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Mastrocinque
authors.affiliation: University of Rochester, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Jennifer T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Stone
authors.affiliation: University of Rochester, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Cynthia A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Coates
authors.affiliation: University of Rochester, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Christopher J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Sly
authors.affiliation: University of Rochester, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Cerulli
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D065822:College Fraternities and Sororities; D019548:Crime Victims / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019221:Mandatory Reporting; D057566:Self Report; D012742:Sex Offenses / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014495:Universities; D014754:Violence / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: adult victims; assault reporting/disclosure; sexual assault; stalking; violence exposure