Know Your Rights—How the Title IX and NCAA policies can better prevent sexual violence

• In Event: Poster Session

Abstract

Sexual violence among college-aged adults is pervasive regardless of an individual’s gender, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. Research shows that women between 18 and 24 are at elevated risks of sexual violence, and college-aged male students are approximately 80 % more likely to experience sexual violence than non-students of the same age. Recent literature highlighted the prevalence and risk factors of sexual violence among college-aged athletes (as both victims and perpetrators). This research aims to examine the policy and literature at universities to protect non-athletic and athletic students from sexual assault and explore its effect on the prevalence of sexual assault on campus. In particular, this research will be a selective review of the overall school policy (i.e., Title IX) and the policy and literature from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). It will examine the differentiation of NCAA policy(and its additions) on individual campuses across the Midwest and its effect on NCAA university campuses. Research findings will provide key policy recommendations on the effectiveness, fairness, and procedural justice between NCAA and Title IX policies on campus.

Authors

• Reilly Madden, Fort Hays State University

• Annalise Loucks, Fort Hays State University