RT Article
T1 Sexual victimization of college students in public transport environments: a whole journey approach
JF Crime prevention and community safety
VO 19
IS 3
SP 168
OP 182
A1 Natarajan, Mangai 1956-
A1 Mandala, Marissa
A1 Schmuhl, Margaret
A1 Sudula, Susruta
A2 Mandala, Marissa
A2 Schmuhl, Margaret
A2 Sudula, Susruta
LA English
YR 2017
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/170012305X
AB 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.
K1 Harassment
K1 Public transport
K1 Situational prevention
K1 Routine precautions
DO 10.1057/s41300-017-0025-4