Violence Prevention & Victimization

This fact sheet (PDF, 2 pages) provides a definition of stalking and overviews of statistics on college student stalking victimization, disclosure and help-seeking behaviors, manifestations of stalking, and school-related impacts of stalking for victims. Learn more (PDF, 2 pages). 

This article describes the promising effects of the SOARS (Student Ownership, Accountability, and Responsibility for School Safety) project, which seeks to address school safety concerns. The goal of SOARS is to create a student-centered and technology-driven comprehensive school safety framework to promote students’ ability to communicate their peers’ violent intentions ...

This article examines the effectiveness of school violence training provided to school personnel and school-based law enforcement. It discusses four of the most common training topics and the degree of evidence for each and considers future directions for further research. Learn more. 

The 2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) takes place April 23–29, 2023. During the 2023 NCVRW, OVC will host a Candlelight Vigil and a second event that elevates victims’ voices and those of the many dedicated professionals and volunteers who advocate on their behalf. The annual National Crime Victims’ ...

The Justice Department announced this week nearly $22 million in upcoming grant awards to address and prevent sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking on college campuses, provide services to youth victims and children exposed to such violence, and engage men and boys as allies.   The Department awarded $10,688,200 through ...

September 25 is National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims. The observance pays tribute to murder victims and their surviving family members. Crime victims and survivors will gather at events across the country to commemorate this Day of Remembrance by focusing on the impact murder has on families and communities, ...

This brief (PDF, 12 pages) describes ways that schools can partner effectively with people with lived experience of trafficking and explores some of the unique benefits these consultants offer. This brief supplements the Human Trafficking in America's School guide. Learn more.  

This study (PDF, 13 pages) assesses the effects of school resource officers (SROs) in schools. It addresses the effects of SROs on school disciplinary offenses and disciplinary actions and examines whether the effects of SROs vary by student characteristics, SRO approach and dose, or community and school characteristics. Learn more ...