Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research: Volume 9 Issue 4

Introduction to the special issue on campus sexual violence

Robert J. Cramer, Matt Nobles

Risky sex: testing moderated mediation among college students

Madison Wyn Silverstein, Rebecca L. Fix, Apryl A. Alexander

Risky sexual behavior (RSB) on college campuses contributes to elevated rates of sexually transmitted infections and sexual assault. Research indicates a positive association…

On the linkage between sexual violence victimization and intimate partner violence outcomes among male and female college students

Caitlyn N. Meade, Wesley G. Jennings, Angela R. Gover, Tara N. Richards

A robust literature exists documenting the association between child maltreatment and later life adverse outcomes. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship…

Sexual coercion, sexual aggression, or sexual assault: how measurement impacts our understanding of sexual violence

Leana Bouffard, Amanda Goodson

Definitions of rape and sexual aggression have varied widely in the research literature, resulting in a wide range of estimates for perpetration and remaining questions as to the…

Factors associated with reporting of sexual assault among college and non-college women

Ryan Spohn, Abby Bjornsen, Emily M. Wright

The purpose of this paper is to examine factors impacting college and non-college women reporting sexual assault to police. The goal is to increase knowledge regarding differences…

Behind closed doors: university employees as stakeholders in campus sexual violence

Marina Rosenthal, Carly P. Smith, Jennifer J. Freyd

The purpose of this paper is to examine employees’ experiences of institutional betrayal after a campus sexual assault.

Social norms for sexual violence perpetration in college

Christine Louise Hackman, Tricia Witte, Marissa Greenband

Sexual violence (SV) is a pervasive public health issue on college campuses. While much research has been conducted to determine factors contributing to SV, little work focuses on…

Real men can't get raped: an examination of gendered rape myths and sexual assault among undergraduates

Cristina L. Reitz-Krueger, Sadie J. Mummert, Sara M. Troupe

While awareness of sexual assaults on college campuses has increased, the majority of efforts to address it are focused on female victims. The relative neglect of male victims may…