APA's Committee on Women in Psychology is drafting a comprehensive resolution on campus sexual assault. The resolution will review the literature on the incidence and prevalence of sexual assault on campus; the aftereffects of assault, for both the victim and the offender; the process of disclosing and reporting assault on campus; and prevention efforts.
"In all areas, we cover what we know and where we need more research," says Sarah Cook, PhD, a clinical psychology professor at Georgia State University and vice chair of the committee. "There is a lot of science that exists that can inform public policy around the issue of campus sexual assault. We're hoping this will give APA a sound policy document on which to advocate."
At Monitor press time, committee members were aiming to bring the resolution to APA's Council of Representatives next year.
