"Outstanding! The authors' thorough discussions center on the most current data, issues, problems and concerns, making this a must-read for all stakeholders in higher education."--Larry D. Bolles, Director, Judicial Affairs, Northern Illinois University

"It can serve as a great reference, the basis for discussion and action, while at the same time serving as a benchmarking tool all in one."-- Susan Riseling, Associate Vice Chancellor/Police Chief, University of Wisconsin; Vice President at Large, International Association of Chiefs of Police

This book serves as a sourcebook to enhance and evaluate safety programs, generate new solutions and interventions, comply with new legislation, and present practical steps and guidelines to establish best practices. It pays particular attention to the factors that may give rise to crime, considering high-risk drinking and examining the intersection between hate crimes and violence. Devoting chapters to discrimination in all its forms, whether against international students, students of color, or on the basis of ethnicity or sexual orientation, it reviews the range of issues relating to harassment and violence against women, and engages with hazing and the presence of guns on campus.
The purpose is to provide readers with the context and tools to devise a comprehensive safety plan. For administrators operating with few formal support systems, advice is given on how to coopt individuals and resources from around the campus and the local community to assist in maintaining a safe and welcoming campus.