^aL. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, Virginia Commonwealth University, 923 W. Franklin Street, PO Box 842028, Richmond, Virginia 23284, U.S.A. E-mail: sbrubaker@vcu.edu

Abstract

This article examines differences and similarities between college and university campuses and military service academies on several sexual assault issues. Based on meta-analyses of federal reports, the article provides a comparison of rates of sexual assault, reporting rates and barriers, and policy efforts in each setting. Specific influences on sexual assault incidents and reporting are identified in both settings, including male-dominated cultures as well as specific policies and practices around sexual assault prevention and response. The article concludes with a discussion of the overall implications for women's security on college campuses and at military service academies and recommendations for future research and policy.