Preventing Violence Against Women on College Campuses Sexual
assault, domestic violence, and stalking are significant issues
facing women today, and college age women are particularly at
risk. 1 in 5 women will be the victim of attempted or completed
sexual assault during her college years. In 2009, the Bureau of
Justice Statistics found that young women in college experience
the highest rates of intimate partner violence. With these
sobering statistics in mind, The Avon Foundation for Women
provided support to Futures Without Violence,, to launch a
groundbreaking campaign to address dating violence, stalking,
and sexual assault on college campuses. Futures Without Violence
recently released, Beyond Title IX: Guidelines for Prevention
and Responding to Gender Based Violence in HIgher Education,
outlining how best to create and promote a campus norm of
interpersonal respect and non-violent relationships. These
guidelines are available to colleges and universities to adapt
and implement on their campuses. Utili