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Chapter
7. Promoting Safety and Nonviolence on College and University Campuses:
Resources
Campus Violence Prevention Center The Campus Violence Prevention Center provides information to campus and housing administrators and local police departments to establish campus crime and violence awareness seminars across the United States and abroad. Commission on Domestic Violence—Law
School Initiative Project The Commission on Domestic Violence Web site provides American Bar Association policies, training materials, legal briefs, and sample legal forms relevant to domestic violence issues and proceedings. The site also includes information about upcoming events and training opportunities and links to other resources and organizations. International Association of Campus Law
Enforcement Administrators The International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) was founded to provide a forum for campus administrators, board executives, and faculty members to review campus problems and discuss potential solutions. Men Stopping Rape, Inc. Men Stopping Rape, Inc., is an organization of men who are concerned about women being victimized. It coordinates workshops on university and college campuses to train men and women to develop physically and emotionally safe places. Topics of discussion include masculinity, homophobia, male socialization, racism, and violence. Syracuse University R.A.P.E. Center The Intercollegiate Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA) has established a victim service program on the Syracuse University campus through a grant from the New York Division of Health. ICASA implements programs on campuses across the country to expand awareness of and provide intervention services for people involved in abusive relationships. This Web site includes a list of the campuses that participate in the program. National Resource Center on Domestic Violence The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRC) is a valuable source for information, training, and technical assistance regarding domestic violence issues. NRC is also a clearinghouse for domestic violence resources and statistics that may be used to enhance policies and publications. National Sexual Violence Resource Center The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is a clearinghouse for resources and research about all forms of sexual violence and assault. NSVRC works with its partner agency, the University of Pennsylvania, to provide new policies for establishing sexual violence intervention and prevention programs. Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network The Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) offers a toll-free hotline for free, confidential counseling and support 24 hours a day for victims of rape, abuse, and incest. Rape Treatment Center The Rape Treatment Center provides free treatment to sexual assault victims, including emergency medical assistance, exams, counseling, and therapy. The center also offers prevention training for law enforcement officers, medical personnel, and legal professionals. The Rape Treatment Center has free publications and videos to aid in teaching students and professionals. Security On Campus, Inc. Security On Campus was established to prevent campus crimes and assist victims by enforcing their legal rights. The Web site provides links to recent publications and television broadcasts that have targeted this problem, as well as a list of resources for victims. Stalking Resource Center The National Center for Victims of Crime's (NCVC's) mission is to help victims of crime and their families rebuild their lives. The Stalking Resource Center provides resources, training, and technical assistance to criminal justice professionals and victim service providers to support locally coordinated, multidisciplinary antistalking approaches and responses. Violence Against Women Office—Campus
Grant Program The Grants to Reduce Violent Crimes Against Women on Campuses Program is designed to encourage institutions of higher education to adopt comprehensive, coordinated responses to violence against women, including sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking. The program awards funds to qualified institutions to help them develop and implement such coordinated responses. Back to Chapter 7
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