The recent shootings at Virginia Tech brought issues surrounding campus violence to the forefront once again. But campuses have always had problems with stalking, sexual harassment, bullying, rape, and robbery, among other things. In fact, the incidence rates of campus violence are quite startling. Between 8 and 15 percent of college women say they have been raped. Battering occurs in up to a third of all couples in dating relationships in the United States. Fortunately, there are solutions to the problem of campus violence. In "Understanding and Preventing Campus Violence", Paludi and a host of experts detail preventive procedures as well as methods to stay safer on campus.Experts in law, HR/employment policy, psychology, criminal justice, and education offer sage, real-world advice to campus administrators, parents, students, and employees on how to prevent and manage campus violence. The book offers insights into the reasons behind violent acts, prevention techniques, methods students can use to protect themselves, and therapeutic techniques.