Sexual victimization of college students in public transport environments: a whole journey approach

Sexual victimization of female students during the commute to college is a common and sometimes serious problem. This small-scale study that gathers victim survey data from a sample of 140 female college students in New York City provides insight into their experiences of sexual victimization during...

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Main Author: Natarajan, Mangai (Author)
Contributors: Mandala, Marissa ; Schmuhl, Margaret ; Sudula, Susruta
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: [2017]
In: Crime prevention and community safety
Year: 2017, Volume: 19, Issue: 3, Pages: 168-182
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Keywords:
Harassment
Public transport
Routine precautions
Situational prevention
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Summary:Sexual victimization of female students during the commute to college is a common and sometimes serious problem. This small-scale study that gathers victim survey data from a sample of 140 female college students in New York City provides insight into their experiences of sexual victimization during the commute to college. It is informed by a “whole journey” approach that includes walking to and from the bus/subway stops as well as waiting for and riding on the bus or subway. The study findings highlight extensive patterns of victimization during all stages of female students’ subway commute to and from college. It is important for colleges and universities in the cities to learn about and deal with off-campus sexual victimization and work with other stakeholders to enhance the safety of commuting students by developing effective and appropriate measures to reduce the opportunities for sexual victimization.
ISSN:1743-4629
DOI:10.1057/s41300-017-0025-4