Citation

Richards TN, Kafonek K. Fem. Criminol. 2016; 11(1): 91-129.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1557085115621163

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Given the seriousness of campus gender-based violence, and the limitations regarding existing federal legislation, many states are considering new legislation to strengthen their college and university’s policies regarding such violence. Using content analysis, the present research examined the proposed legislation from the 2014-2015 legislative cycle (N = 70) and identified themes regarding legislative aims. The range of merits and potential challenges pertaining to the bills proposed by state legislatures as well as those that were recently signed into law are then discussed. Recommendations for the proliferation of some regulations and caution regarding the extension of other legal mandates are provided.

Language: en