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Abstract

This study investigates the effectiveness of academic and social sanctions as preventive measures against sexual violence perpetrated by faculty members in higher education institutions. Despite increasing institutional efforts, sexual violence persists as a serious threat to student safety and institutional credibility. The study aims to assess perceptions of sanction effectiveness, enforcement challenges, and stakeholder expectations to inform comprehensive prevention strategies. A mixed-methods design was applied, integrating quantitative surveys of students, faculty, and university leaders with qualitative interviews and focus group discussions. Quantitative data measured levels of agreement with different sanctions, while qualitative insights explored institutional practices and cultural factors shaping implementation. The findings demonstrate strong support for strict academic sanctionssuch as dismissal, suspension, and demotionand complementary social sanctions, including exclusion from academic activities and revocation of supervisory privileges. These measures were perceived as essential deterrents, reinforcing both formal accountability and social reputation. Qualitative evidence emphasized the importance of transparent enforcement, survivor-centered reporting mechanisms, and institutional commitment to overcoming barriers related to power imbalances and underreporting. This research provides empirical evidence for the value of an integrated sanction framework. It highlights the need to combine academic and social sanctions with educational and supportive interventions to ensure sustainable prevention. The findings offer actionable guidance for policymakers and higher education institutions seeking to strengthen accountability and reduce faculty-perpetrated sexual violence.

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Academic sanctions Social sanctions Sexual violence prevention

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Suardi, Ramlan, H., Hashim, S. B., Nursalam, Nur, R., & Nur, H. (2025). ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL SANCTIONS AS EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR PREVENTING SEXUAL VIOLENCE BY FACULTY MEMBERS IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS. SocioEdu: Sociological Education , 6(2), 150-158. https://doi.org/10.59098/socioedu.v6i2.2617

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