Resident Advisors’ Attitudes and Beliefs About the Process of Identifying and Reporting Threatening Behaviors

The purpose of this case study was to examine resident advisors’ attitudes and beliefs about the process of identifying and choosing to report threatening behaviors. Thirteen participants served as the case study group. A qualitative approach guided the inquiry of the case study and was represented through observations, document analysis, and participant interviews. Four themes emerged from the data including; Violence prevention on campus is navigated and provided to students through education and resources, a wide range of issues face today’s college student, fostering and building a sense of community is a priority for residence life, and despite reporting systems in place and resources available, identifying and reporting concerns and issues remain a barrier to the general student. Overall, students’ exposure to violence prevention on campus is often accomplished university sponsored educational programs and resources.