New research finds higher sexual violence risk for college women than peers not in college

A new study published in the Journal of American College Health is reshaping assumptions about risk on U.S. campuses, finding that collegeenrolled women ages 18–24 now face a higher risk of sexual violence than their noncollege peers, with the most elevated risk concentrated among those living on campus.

Publication Details

Journal
Campus Security Report
Published
2026-05-19
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1002/casr.70067
Primary Topic
Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
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New research finds higher sexual violence risk for college women than peers not in college

Campus Security Report
Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
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New research finds higher sexual violence risk for college women than peers not in college

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Abstract

A new study published in the Journal of American College Health is reshaping assumptions about risk on U.S. campuses, finding that collegeenrolled women ages 18–24 now face a higher risk of sexual violence than their noncollege peers, with the most elevated risk concentrated among those living on campus.

Campus Security ReportVol. 23(2)
Gender equality
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Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
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