Description
Sexual violence on college campuses has received much attention in recent years. Institutional leadership has encountered many challenges that impact their ability to mitigate the problem. The issue continues to gain national interest, and lawmakers have begun to mandate processes that ensure education, training, and prevention programs are implemented at every institution.
As sexual violence crimes continue to go unreported, a microscope has been placed on the colleges to ensure adequate measures are being taken to address the issue. Most research has a focus on four-year institutions; as a result, the outcomes tend to be less applicable for two-year colleges. This dissertation explores the current state of sexual violence within the higher education landscape, specifically, the challenges faced by two-year colleges. An examination of training and education programs occurs that supports the development of a comprehensive training, education, and prevention program for these institutions.
