The Benefits and Challenges of a Regional Network to Address Campus Sexual Assault.

To respond to the epidemic of sexual assault on college campuses, many postsecondary institutions have instituted campus climate surveys, strengthened sexual assault misconduct policies, and created sexual assault task forces to coordinate entities the institutional setting. However, few colleges and universities have engaged with regional networks to exchange resources, research, and innovative practices campuses. This exploratory study applies the theoretical framework of social exchange theory to examine the necessary infrastructure for a regional network to enhance campus policies and prevention programs related to sexual assault, and the efficacy of providing formal and informal opportunities for information sharing.