“Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones, but Words Will Never Hurt Me”: Verbal Sexual Harassment Among Middle School Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (17-18) ◽  
pp. 3462-3486 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shawn M. Rolfe ◽  
Ryan D. Schroeder
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
Sexual Harassment ◽  
Education System ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Self Report ◽  
School Students ◽  
Report Data ◽  
Self Report Data

Research has recently found that sexual harassment occurs throughout our education system. Although the focus of these studies has been on both verbal and physical sexual harassment, the literature is scant when examining just verbal sexual harassment. Using self-report data from 30 New York City middle schools, the current study adds to the literature by examining the prevalence of verbal sexual harassment victimization and perpetration through the lens of gender and dating experiences. The study highlights that boys are verbally sexually harassed more than girls and students with dating experience are more likely to be victims or perpetrators of verbal sexual harassment. Additional findings, limitations, and policy implications are discussed.

The Effect of Importation and Deprivation Factors on Violent Misconduct: An Examination of Black and Latino Youth in Prison

2010 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 234-249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melinda Tasca ◽  
Marie L. Griffin ◽  
Nancy Rodriguez
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Latino Youth ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Inmate Misconduct ◽  
Correctional Policy ◽  
Report Data ◽  
Self Report Data ◽  
Black And Latino Youth ◽  
Depth Interviews

There are volumes of research on inmate misconduct; however, few studies focus on institutional violence among juvenile inmates and even fewer examine violent misconduct among youth sentenced as adults and transferred to prison. The current study draws on theories of importation and deprivation and relies on self-report data from in-depth interviews conducted between February 2001 and March 2003 with 95 male juvenile inmates incarcerated in adult prisons in Arizona and New York. The current study fills a void in prior research by examining a specialized and relatively underresearched population to better understand the predictors of violent misconduct among youth in prison. The findings suggest that the importation measure of gang membership and the deprivation measure of threatened with a weapon are significantly associated with violent misconduct. Correctional policy implications are discussed.

Nutrition intake and physical activity in a middle school in New York City

2015 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 335-340 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marisol Gonzalez ◽  
Ronald Feinstein ◽  
Carina Iezzi ◽  
Martin Fisher
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Middle School ◽  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
York City ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Great Variability ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Purpose: The threat of childhood obesity has never been greater. Behavior changes implemented during childhood and adolescence are believed to be the most successful means of thwarting the progression of this epidemic. The American Academy of Pediatrics has developed a public health campaign that promotes awareness of clinical guidelines for nutrition and physical activity. The campaign is based on a concept developed by the Maine Center for Public Health referred to as “5-2-1-0 Healthy”. The simple clear message of this concept outlines steps families can take to help prevent and treat childhood obesity. The purpose of the present study is to determine the current level of compliance and health education needs of a middle school population related to the “5-2-1-0” concept. Methods: A modified version of the 2010 National Youth Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey (developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) was distributed to students at a private, nonsectarian, middle school in New York City. The school is located in the borough of Manhattan, but includes youngsters from all five boroughs of the city. The questions were grouped and analyzed according to “5-2-1-0” categories. Surveys were scored, and the association between targeted questionnaire items and demographic variables (i.e., sex and grade) was examined. Results: All 140 students completed the survey, and there was great variability in their responses to both the nutrition and physical activity questions. Of all students, 65% reported eating one cup or more of fruit daily, and 38% reported eating one cup or more of vegetables daily. There was no statistically significant difference reported in consumption of fruits or vegetables by gender or grade. Over 60% of students indicated <2 h of DVD/video or computer/video game time per day, while 10% indicated more than 3 h per day for each. A significant difference existed in the screen time reported between grades (more screen time by the older students) and a statistically significant difference also existed in the amount of physical activity reported by gender and grade (more physical activity by males and younger students). There was no difference in the reported consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages by gender or grade. Conclusion: In a cohort of middle school students in New York City, there was great variability in compliance with the principles represented by the “5-2-1-0” concept. Changes in health behaviors were noted as students went from 6th to 7th to 8th grade, with physical activity decreasing and screen time increasing. Consequently, health curriculum topics for middle school students should focus on physical activity and screen time, while continuing to emphasize the need for proper nutrition.

The Relationship Between Club Drug Use and Other Drug Use: A Survey of New York City Middle School Students

2005 ◽  
Vol 40 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 1539-1555 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lloyd A. Goldsamt ◽  
Julie O'Brien ◽  
Michael C. Clatts ◽  
Laura Silver McGuire
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
York City ◽  
School Students ◽  
Club Drug Use ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Club Drug

scholarly journals Researcher, PI and CEO - Managing a Large Scale Environmental Restoration Project in New York City; Creating Expectations, Establishing Structure, Protocols and Realistic Outcomes

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren Beth Birney ◽  
George Diamantakos
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
York City ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Environmental Restoration ◽  
School Students ◽  
Project Model

Abstract Research consistently shows that children who have opportunities to actively investigate natural settings and engage in problem-based learning greatly benefit from the experiences? This project developed a model of curriculum and community enterprise to address that issue within the nation's largest urban school system. Middle school students will study New York Harbor and the extensive watershed that empties into it, as they conducted field research in support of restoring native oyster habitats. The project builds on the existing Billion Oyster Project, and was implemented by a broad partnership of institutions and community resources, including Pace University, the New York City Department of Education, the Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, the New York Academy of Sciences, the New York Harbor Foundation, the New York Aquarium, and others. The project model includes five interrelated components: A teacher education curriculum, a digital platform for project resources, museum exhibits, and an afterschool STEM mentoring program. It targets middle-school students in low-income neighborhoods with high populations of English language learners and students from groups underrepresented in STEM fields and education pathways. This paper explores the management of this large-scale project and provides insight with regard to the governance of the various project components.   Key words (project-based learning, environmental restoration, educational technology)

Criminal Victimization Experienced While Studying Abroad: An Examination of Rates and Other Relevant Factors

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 573-588
Author(s):  
Tracy L. Tamborra ◽  
Amy Nicole Baker ◽  
Sara Jeffries ◽  
Melissa Tempio ◽  
Emelia Campbell
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Sexual Harassment ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Criminal Victimization ◽  
Studying Abroad ◽  
Report Data ◽  
Self Report Data ◽  
Relevant Factors ◽  
Victimization Rates

There are growing rates of U.S. college students studying abroad and existing literature reveals that college students experience moderate to high rates of certain types of crime; however, little is known about the victimization rates of college students while studying abroad. This is the first study known to use anonymous self-report data that examines the rates of various forms of victimization experienced while studying abroad. Findings from a sample of more than 1,000 undergraduate students studying on six continents revealed that victimization rates are low, with the exception of sexual harassment, unwanted touching, and theft. In addition, findings suggest that self-reported victimization rates vary depending upon the severity of the crime, respondents’ sex, and continent of study. These findings suggest the need for further research and additional programming; suggestions are put forth.

Sexual Violence Among Middle School Students: The Effects of Gender and Dating Experience

2015 ◽  
Vol 32 (14) ◽  
pp. 2059-2082 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ethan Levine
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Sexual Contact ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
School Students ◽  
Develop Theory ◽  
Unwanted Sexual Contact

Sexual violence has been increasingly recognized as a social, rather than strictly individual or family, problem. Unfortunately, providers and policymakers remain divided on the scope and causes of sexual violence, which limits their capacity to develop theory- and evidence-based responses. Such limitations are particularly pronounced in regards to children and adolescents. These youth are rarely addressed in the literature, and when they are, scholars tend to focus on adult victimization of children rather than children’s victimization of their peers. This study investigates the prevalence of unwanted sexual contact among middle students. Data are from a sample of 1,371 students attending New York City public middle schools. Drawing from current antiviolence curricula and scholarly literature on sexual violence, gender and dating experience are used as predictors of victimization and perpetration; race, age, and prior exposure to antiviolence programming are included as controls. Data reveal that, while boys’ violence towards girls comprises a substantial proportion of sexual violence in this population, same-sex violence and girls’ violence towards boys are also prevalent. Analyses conclude with recommendations for future antiviolence programming based on these patterns.

scholarly journals E-cigarette Use Among Middle and High School Students in New York City Before and After Passage of Tobacco 21

2022 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 1179173X2110659
Author(s):  
Indira Debchoudhury ◽  
Shannon M Farley ◽  
Kristi Roods ◽  
Achala Talati ◽  
John Jasek
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Middle School ◽  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
York City ◽  
New York State ◽  
Cigarette Use ◽  
School Students

Introduction Despite declines in cigarette smoking in the US, electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use has increased among middle and high school students. In 2014, New York City (NYC) implemented Tobacco 21 (T21) to prohibit sales to anyone under age 21. Our study goal was to measure the effectiveness of T21 on e-cigarette use. Methods We used the New York State (NYS) Youth Tobacco Survey—a biennial, school-based, self-administered survey. We explored middle (N = 5249) and high (N = 7296) school NYC students’ (male and female) current (past 30 days’) e-cigarette use from 2014 (pre-T21) to 2018 (post-T21). Results were compared with students in the rest of NYS (ROS). Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses assessed correlates of e-cigarette use, beliefs about harmfulness, addictiveness, and susceptibility. Results NYC high school students’ current e-cigarette use increased from 2014 to 2018 (8.1% vs 23.5%, P < .001). Middle school students’ use increased between 2014 (4.8%) and 2016 (9.0%) yet reversed by 2018 (5.7%) (2014 vs 2018, P = .576). ROS middle school (2.2% vs 7.4%, P < .001) and high school (12.0% vs 29.3%, ( P < .001) use increased from 2014 to 2018. Willingness to try e-cigarettes among those who had never tried an e-cigarette was twice as high (AOR = 2.19, 95% CI = 1.15-3.17) among NYC high school students in 2018 compared with 2014. Conclusions E-cigarette use increased among NYC high school students despite T21. T21 may have reduced use among middle school students over time. Programs that denormalize e-cigarettes and policies that further restrict access are needed to decrease youth e-cigarette use.

scholarly journals The Long-Term Effects of the Youth Crime Prevention Program “New Perspectives” on Delinquency and Recidivism

2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (12) ◽  
pp. 3639-3661 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanne L. A. de Vries ◽  
Machteld Hoeve ◽  
Jessica J. Asscher ◽  
Geert Jan J. M. Stams
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Behavior ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Self Report ◽  
At Risk Youth ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Report Data ◽  
Self Report Data ◽  
Youth Crime Prevention

New Perspectives (NP) aims to prevent persistent criminal behavior. We examined the long-term effectiveness of NP and whether the effects were moderated by demographic and delinquency factors. At-risk youth aged 12 to 19 years were randomly assigned to the intervention group (NP, n = 47) or care as usual (CAU, n = 54). Official and self-report data were collected to assess recidivism. NP was not more effective in reducing delinquency levels and recidivism than CAU. Also, no moderator effects were found. The overall null effects are discussed, including further research and policy implications.

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