Examining the Impact of Targeted Legislation on Reporting and Case Outcomes for Incidents of Campus Sexual Misconduct
Advisor Information
Tara Richards
Location
MBSC 201
Presentation Type
Poster
Start Date
6-3-2020 10:45 AM
End Date
6-3-2020 12:00 PM
Abstract
Due to a number of factors, sexual misconduct is a prevalent issue on college campuses. Recently, there has been increased attention, at both federal and state levels, surrounding this issue of sexual violence on campus. Targeted legislation has been implemented to provide institutions of higher education (IHEs) with better standards for responding to allegations of sexual violence. However, there is insufficient research examining the processes and outcomes of reported cases and the interrelationship with university policies and procedures. Using unique data collected from a state task force and Title IX coordinators in northeastern state, this research seeks to examine the context of reported sexual misconduct, the prevalence of institutional sexual misconduct policies, and the relationship between these policies and a series of outcomes: (1) number of incidents reported to Title IX coordinators, (2) number of incidents reported to law enforcement, (3) number of incidents reported to campus police, safety, or security, (4) number of referrals to victim services, and (5) number of cases processed through the Title IX judicial conduct process. This research also examines differences across institutional types (4-year public IHEs, community colleges, and independent IHEs). Findings are used to provide recommendations for policy advancements and identify priorities for future research.
Examining the Impact of Targeted Legislation on Reporting and Case Outcomes for Incidents of Campus Sexual Misconduct
MBSC 201
Due to a number of factors, sexual misconduct is a prevalent issue on college campuses. Recently, there has been increased attention, at both federal and state levels, surrounding this issue of sexual violence on campus. Targeted legislation has been implemented to provide institutions of higher education (IHEs) with better standards for responding to allegations of sexual violence. However, there is insufficient research examining the processes and outcomes of reported cases and the interrelationship with university policies and procedures. Using unique data collected from a state task force and Title IX coordinators in northeastern state, this research seeks to examine the context of reported sexual misconduct, the prevalence of institutional sexual misconduct policies, and the relationship between these policies and a series of outcomes: (1) number of incidents reported to Title IX coordinators, (2) number of incidents reported to law enforcement, (3) number of incidents reported to campus police, safety, or security, (4) number of referrals to victim services, and (5) number of cases processed through the Title IX judicial conduct process. This research also examines differences across institutional types (4-year public IHEs, community colleges, and independent IHEs). Findings are used to provide recommendations for policy advancements and identify priorities for future research.