Perceptions of Safety Within the Bridgewater State University Community

<p>The purpose of this quantitative research study was to examine administration, faculty, staff, and student’s perceptions of safety within a large university community in the American Northeast. Previous research has been done at other educational institutions primarily in the American South and West, but research such as this has been limited in the Northeastern area of the United States. An online survey was sent using a combination of convenient and snowball sampling. Participants in this survey include administration, faculty, staff, and students from the campus community. Results suggest that individuals who took this survey felt moderately safe while on campus. Possible applications that may increase a feeling of safety may include increased environmental elements (i.e. concrete barriers), additional mechanisms (i.e. badging systems), and campus-wide training (i.e. evacuation drills)</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Criminal Justice

Year dc:date.available

2019

Author dc:creator

• Sinko, Stephen M.

Contributors dc:contributor

• <p>Dr. Mitch Librett, Chair</p> <p>Dr. Feodor Gostjev, Member</p> <p>Dr. Khadija Monk, Member</p>

• Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Legal Studies
• ACTIVE-SHOOTER
• ALICE TRAINING
• ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMINOLOGY
• RATIONAL CHOICE THEORY
• VIOLENT OFFENDERS.

Repository record dc:identifier

https://vc.bridgew.edu/theses/73

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:vc.bridgew.edu:theses-1073