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Higher Education Center Violence Resources
Acquaintance RapePeter Finn.
To access this article: http://www2.edc.org/hec/pubs/publication number HEC 101
This guide provides campus administrators interested in implementing, improving, or expanding violence prevention programs with detailed descriptions of potentially effective approaches to preventing acquaintance rape.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/acqrape.pdf
Alcohol and Acquaintance Rape: Strategies to Protect Yourself and Each Other
Elissa Weitzman, William DeJong, and Peter Finn, Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention.
To access this article: http://www2.edc.org/hec/pubs/publication number HEC A002
This online resource discusses the risks associated with acquaintance rape and the strategies to help students protect themselves.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/rapefly.pdf
Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention on College Campuses: Model Programs 1999 and 2000
Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention.
This booklet describes how several campuses awarded grants by the U.S. Department of Education are approaching the problem of high-risk drinking on campus.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/model.html
Annotated Bibliography : Focus: Environmental Management Strategies
K. Kaphingst, (1997).
An extensive literature search identified 130 key references for this alcohol and other drug (AOD) prevention bibliography.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/annotated-bib.pdf
Annotated Bibliography of Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Resources Focus: Environmental Management Strategies 1999ñ2000 Supplement
Patty Clancy Wilkinson, (2000).
This supplement to the CenterÃs 1997 Annotated Bibliography identified 76 key references that describe current research and practical applications of the environmental management approach.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/anno-bib-supp.html
Building Long-Term Support for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Programs
William DeJong and Laurie Davidson.
This publication discusses the importance of collaboration building, networking, and strategic planning to ensure long-term survival of AOD programs on campus, and also details components of successful grant-writing.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/building-nocover.pdf
Conference Proceedings: National Conference Addressing Issues Related to Celebratory Riots
This document highlights conference proceedings focusing on campus riots and discusses strategies of preventing and reducing these disturbances.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/violence/riots/proceedings.pdf
Environmental Management: A Comprehensive Strategy for Reducing Alcohol And Other Drug Use On College Campuses
This publication explains the concept of Environmental Management as a unique approach to prevention of campus AOD, though a slight deviation from traditionally available prevention approaches. Targeted at college officials, it examines the three spheres of action in which the strategies work to elicit environmental change.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/enviro-mgnt.html
Fact Sheet: College Athletes and Alcohol and Other Drug Use
Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention.
This fact sheet examines college athletesà use of alcohol, steroids and ergogenic drugs, and other drugs on college campuses.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/factsheets/fact_sheet3.html
The Higher Education Amendments
Joel Epstein, J.D., (1999).
To access this article: The full text of H.R. 6, as well as other supporting and analytic documents, is posted on the U.S. Department of Education's Website: www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/PPI/Reauthor/
This large package of federal education legislation contains a number of provisions that may offer assistance to college and university student drinking and other drug use prevention efforts, as well as to campus violence and crime prevention.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/prev-updates/higher-ed-amend.pdf
Interpersonal Violence and Alcohol and Other Drug Use
(1997).
This Infofacts/Resources explores issues of violence on campus.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/factsheets/fact_sheet4.pdf
Preventing Violence and Promoting Safety in Higher Education Settings: Overview of a Comprehensive Approach
Linda Langford, (2004).
This publication was developed to help campuses prevent violence and promote safety.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/violence.pdf
Preventing Violence and Promoting Safety in Higher Education Settings: Overview of a Comprehensive Approach
This publication reviews the scope of campus violence problems, describes the wide array of factors that cause and contribute to violence, outlines a comprehensive approach to reducing violence and promoting safety on campus, and lists specific recommendations that administrators, students, faculty, staff, and community members can follow to review and improve their policies and strengthen their programs and services.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/violence.html
Reflections on a Drug-Related Murder at Purdue University
W. DeJong, (1997).
Looks at the issue of whether college and university officials should continue to handle illicit drug cases "in house" or should instead rely on local law enforcement authorities.
http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/articles/reflections-purdue.pdf
Rites of Spring: Exploring Strategies for System Change
The Silver Gate Group.
his resource presents recommendations and strategies from a 1998 conference analyzing policies, procedures, training, and program solutions to respond to alcohol-fueled campus disturbances.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/rites.html
Safeguarding Your Students Against Suicide
National Mental Health Association (NMHA) and the Jed Foundation.
This publication reflects the conclusions and recommendations of the national experts who attended the roundtable cosponsored by the National Mental Health Association (NMHA) and the Jed Foundation.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/suicide.pdf
Secondary Effects of Heavy Drinking on Campus
Daniel Ari Kapner, (2003).
This Infofacts/Resources offers an overview of the secondary effects that result from heavy drinking on campus and how campuses might use information on secondary effects for alcohol prevention.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/factsheets/secondary-effects.pdf
Sexual Assault, Harassment, and Alcohol and Other Drug Use
To access this article: http://www2.edc.org/hec/pubs/ publication number HEC 705
This fact sheet briefly analyzes factors critical to understanding sexual assault on college and university campuses, as well as strategies to help campus officials respond to these incidents.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/factsheets/fact_sheet1.pdf
Social Marketing Strategies for Campus Prevention of Alcohol and Other Drug Problems
Robert Zimmerman.
This publication represents one piece in a comprehensive approach to AOD prevention at institutions of higher education. The concepts and approaches it describes should be viewed in the broader context of prevention theory and the approaches affirmed by the U.S. Department of Education and promoted by the Center in its training, technical assistance, publication, and evaluation activities.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/soc-marketing-strat.html
Vandalism
Joel Epstein and Peter Finn, Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention.
To access this article: http://www2.edc.org/hec/pubs/ publication number HEC 204
This bulletin discusses steps schools are taking to prevent destruction of property by intoxicated students.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/vandal.pdf
Violence Resources
"In the Spotlight"-Hate CrimesNational Criminal Justice Reference Service.
With links to summaries, facts, and figures, this is a good resource to become acquainted with federal government hate crime definitions, statistics, and legislation.
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http://www.ncjrs.org/hate_crimes/summary.html
Acquaintance Rape of College Students
Rana Sampson.
This is a guide to help campus police officers analyze the problem of acquaintance rape on their campuses.
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http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/pdf/e03021472.pdf
The Air Force Suicide Prevention Program: A Description of Program Initiatives and Outcomes.
United States Air Force.
This is a unique document based on innovative initiatives seeking to reduce the prevalence of suicide among this distinct population. It provides an in-depth review of the factors associated with its success.
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http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/pubfiles/af/44/afpam44-160/afpam44-160.pdf
American College Health Association National College Health Assessment.
To access this article: Ordering information available at: http://www.acha.org/projects_programs/ncha_data.cfm#forms_rpts http://www.acha.org/projects_programs/NCHA_report_order_form.pdf
This college assessment analyzes data on various norms and behaviors of students on various issues like drug and alcohol use as well as health and wellness issues like nutrition and mental health.
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http://www.acha.org/projects_programs/assessment.cfm
American Medical Associations Policies on Alcohol
The American Medical Association.
This Web page provides links to pdf files on AMAÃs alcohol policies.
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http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/3342.html
College Student Suicide Prevention: Background and Blueprint for Action.
The Chickering Group.
This article discusses suicide among college age students, analyzing factors contributing to suicide such as transition, stress, and the college environment. The author also presents information on risk and protective factors, warning signs, and the benefits of developing a campus-wide strategy for suicide prevention.
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http://www.chickering.com/uploads/documents/spectrum/2004%20Spring%20-%20Mental%20Health%20On%20Campus.pdf
CSAP Substance Abuse Resource Guide: Suicide
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention.
To access this article: CSAP Resource Guide MS718
This 14-page resource guide provides references, including books, brochures, and resource kits that discuss the relationship between substance abuse and suicide.
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http://store.health.org/catalog/productDetails.aspx?ProductID=15743
Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault on Campus: Challenges and Interventions.
Laura G. Hensley.
This article provides college counselors with an overview of the use of GHB in campus sexual assault, outlines suggestions for crisis intervention, and discusses the challenges of counseling survivors of drug-facilitated sexual assault.
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http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_go2876/is_200209/ai_n7314162
Fact Sheet 14: Are You Being Stalked?
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse.
This resource offers tips for victims and explains laws on the state and federal levels to combat this problem.
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http://www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs14-stk.htm
Farmhouse International Fraternity: Publications
This resource is a list and brief description of a variety of anti-hazing publications and audio/visual resources.
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http://www.farmhouse.org/pub.htm
Hate Crimes on Campus
Stephen Wessler and Margaret Moss, U.S. Department of Justice.
To access this article: U.S. Department of Justice publication NCJ Number 187249
This publication describes the prevalence, impact and response to hate and bias crimes on campus.
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http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/bja/187249.pdf
MADDÃs Report Card on Statesà Alcohol Abuse Prevention Efforts
This extensive report on the strengths and weakness of individual states includes evaluations of laws, drunk driving rates, victim resources, alcohol availability and political leadership.
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http://www.madd.org/stats/0,1056,2424,00.html
Managing Major Public Events: A Planning Guide for Municipal Officials, Law Enforcement, Community Leaders, Organizers, and Promoters
U.S. Department of Justice.
This guide by the Community Relations Service of the U.S. Department of Justice describes actions that help ensure the smooth and safe administration of major public events.
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http://www.usdoj.gov/crs/pubs/majorevents.htm
Marijuana
Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP).
This fact sheet is on marijuana prevalence, consequences of use and legislative history.
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http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/drugfact/marijuana/index.html
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
This Web site provides information about domestic violence, including treatment and intervention strategies, as well as links and resources about how to deal with abuse in the home.
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http://www.ndvh.org/
National survey: Initiation rites and athletics for NCAA sports teams
Hoover, NC.
This site contains the findings about hazing of Alfred UniversityÃs nationally conducted 1999 survey of college athletes, coaches, and staff members at National Collegiate Athletic Association institutions.
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http://www.alfred.edu/sports_hazing/docs/hazing.pdf
Office for Victims of Crime
The U.S. Department of Justice.
This Web site has information about victimsà rights, particularly victims of violent crimes.
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http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/
Police Response to Crimes of Sexual Assault: A Training Curriculum, Second Edition
Sharon M. Hunter, Bonnie R. Bentley Cewe, J.D., and Jamie L. Mills, J.D..
This is a six module sexual assault training curriculum for law enforcement professionals.
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http://www.vaw.umn.edu/FinalDocuments/consacALL.htm#id2635508
Promoting Mental Health and Preventing Suicide in College and University Settings.
Suicide Prevention Resource Center.
This paper analyzes data from various regional and national mental health surveys to provide a big picture of mental health issues among college students.
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http://www.sprc.org/library/college_sp_whitepaper.pdf
Protecting Students from Harassment and Hate Crimes: A Guide for Schools
U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights and National Association of Attorneys General.
This 169-page guide serves as a resource to help school administrators develop approaches to protect students from harassment and violence.
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http://www.ed.gov/offices/OCR/archives/Harassment/harassment.pdf
Report of the PresidentÃs Committee on the Prevention of Hazing in Intercollegiate Sports at the University of Vermont
This report of the PresidentÃs Committee on the Prevention of Hazing in Intercollegiate Sports at the University of Vermont provides a plan for action as well as methods and suggestions for starting a program.
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http://universitycommunications.uvm.edu/committee.html
Report on the Sportsmanship and Fan Behavior Summit
The National Collegiate Athletic Association.
This report summarizes the results of the Sportsmanship and Fan Behavior Summit which aimed to: examine issues related to fan violence at or in conjunction with collegiate sporting events; raise awareness and initiate national communication among key stakeholders; and identify possible best practices that can be compiled into a report for local application.
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http://www.ncaa.org/sportsmanship/sportsmanshipFanBehavior/report.pdf
Stalking in America: Findings from the National Violence Against Women Survey
Patricia Tjaden and Nancy Thoennes.
This report examines the extent of stalking and contains national statistics and data on almost all aspects of this problem.
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http://www.ncjrs.org/txtfiles/169592.txt
Suicide Facts and Statistics
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
This brief fact sheet contains information and statistics about suicide in the United States.
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http://www.nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention/suifact.cfm
Suicide in the United States
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control.
This fact sheet offers facts about hazing and presents a bibliography with links to other sites and data.
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http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/factsheets/suifacts.htm
Video Supplement to the Final Report on the Sportsmanship and Fan Behavior Summit
The National Collegiate Athletic Association.
This valuable media resource is a useful tool for promoting the spirit of good sportsmanship.
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http://www.ncaa.org/sportsmanship/sportsmanshipFanBehavior/
What Americans Need to Know About Marijuana
The Office of National Drug Control Policy.
This 20-page publication provides critical information on the myths and misperceptions surrounding the illicit drug, marijuana.
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http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/publications/pdf/mj_rev.pdf
Youth Suicide Prevention Programs: A Resource Guide
U.S Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control.
This report focuses on eight different program activities representing different strategies for suicide prevention.
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http://wonder.cdc.gov/wonder/prevguid/p0000024/p0000024.asp
General Resources
The College Alcohol StudyHarvard School of Public Health, Department of Health and Social Behavior.
The Harvard School of Public Health College Alcohol Study (CAS) Web site provides frequent updates of the latest studies on student alcohol abuse.
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http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/cas
The Core Institute
The Center for Alcohol and Drug Studies, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.
This Web site provides links to surveys, publications, products and general information about AOD prevention on college campuses.
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http://www.siu.edu/~coreinst/
