SOC Press Releases

News from and about the nation's only non-profit organization devoted exclusively to serving the victims of and preventing violence on college and university campuses.

"Covering crime on college campuses"

A detailed "how to" report on guide for reporters outlining what campus crime records institutions of higher education must and can release under federal crime reporting and privacy laws. Written by SOC's vice-president S. Daniel Carter a nationally recognized expert.

The Jeanne Clery Act

A brief plain language summary of the federal campus crime reporting law. A more extensive "Complying With The Jeanne Clery Act" section is also available for in-depth research.

Campus Crime Research

Government and academic research that explains the nature and extent of campus crime related problems such as date-rape, binge drinking, and the availability of campus crime records.

Campus Crime Statistics

Get campus crime statistics for the college or university you are reporting on, or compare schools.

Campus Police Web Sites

Find out what college and university police and security departments in your area and across the country are doing to protect their campuses.