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Over the past decade, considerable and increasing attention has been paid to the high prevalence of sexual and intimate partner violence, stalking, and sexual harassment (i.e., interpersonal violence) on college and university campuses. Consequences of these victimizations are vast and long-lasting. Given the potential impact of dynamic changes in federal guidance on how to address interpersonal violence on campuses, it is even more critical for faculty from many different disciplines focused on anti-violence research and practice to be involved in efforts to intervene with and prevent such violence. In this commentary, we outline opportunities for faculty leadership in the areas of research, teaching, and service based on available research in these areas as well as our collective experiences as members of academia (e.g., students, former students, faculty) and former intimate partner violence and sexual assault service providers. Additionally, we discuss challenges that may arise for faculty (e.g., fixed-term faculty, adjunct faculty, pre-tenure assistant professors, tenured professors) taking on such leadership opportunities, such as increased workload and emotional labor, and make recommendations to help mitigate these challenges.
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We would like to thank the Caroline H. and Thomas S. Royster Fellowship awarded by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill which supported, in part, Laurie Graham’s time and effort for this paper.
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Graham, L.M., Mennicke, A., Rizo, C.F. et al. Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Response on College and University Campuses: Opportunities for Faculty Leadership. J Fam Viol 34, 189–198 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-018-9968-1
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