Monday, August 31, 2015

Van Brunt, Murphy, and O'Toole publish formative article in Violence and Gender journal

Congratulations to Brian Van Brunt, Amy Murphy, and Mary Ellen O'Toole on the publication of their article, "The Dirty Dozen: Twelve Risk Factors for Sexual Violence on College Campuses (DD-12)" in the journal, Violence and Gender


Friday, August 28, 2015

NPR interviews Van Brunt on Virginia shootings

Psychologist Brian Van Brunt trains other experts to spot violent threats online. He says it’s become increasingly common for killers to seek publicity.
“More commonly, what we’re seeing is what’s called a ‘legacy token.’ People are creating media packages, almost like a press kit prior to the attack, and this goes back to Virginia Tech … More recently the Isla Vista shooter in California …”

Click here for the full interview.

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

The NCHERM Group proudly contributed to new book, The Crisis of Campus Sexual Violence

The NCHERM Group partners are proud to have contributed a chapter in this important work, entitled "Complying with Title IX By Unifying all Civil Rights-Based Policies and Procedures, by Brett A. Sokolow, Saundra K. Schuster, W. Scott Lewis, & Daniel C. Swinton


Friday, August 21, 2015

Guthrie pens Op Ed on affirmative consent


Affirmative consent is helping to change the dialogue about sexual violence. Increased awareness and discussion about what constitutes consent helps students learn about healthy relationships and the importance of consent and good communication.

Monday, August 17, 2015

VAWA Brochure From ATIXA: Student Resource Guide on Sexual Misconduct: Campus Policies, Procedures & Victim Services

VAWA Brochure From ATIXA: Student Resource Guide on Sexual Misconduct: Campus Policies, Procedures & Victim Services

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Times Free Press quotes Sokolow on UTC case

Sokolow said, "like most campuses, UTC could benefit from further clarity and training on the difference between a drunken hook-up and a sex offense."