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More Restrictive State Alcohol Policies Are Associated With Lower Risk of Sexual Assault Victimization Among College
David C R Kerr1, Harold Bae2, Kathleen A Parks3
1School of Psychological Science, College of Liberal Arts, Oregon State University.
Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs
|July 17, 2026
Summary
More restrictive state alcohol policies are linked to lower odds of sexual assault victimization among college students. These policies may help prevent sexual assault by reducing binge drinking prevalence.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Criminology
- Sociology
Background:
- Alcohol use is a significant factor in college sexual assaults.
- More restrictive state alcohol policies correlate with reduced binge drinking.
- The link between alcohol policies and sexual assault risk in college students requires investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine if restrictive state alcohol policy environments are associated with a reduced risk of sexual assault victimization among college students.
- To assess the relationship between state-level alcohol policies, binge drinking, and sexual assault experiences.
Main Methods:
- Utilized repeated cross-sectional National College Health Assessment surveys (2008-2019) of 876,326 college students (ages 18-24).
- Linked student data to state-level Alcohol Policy Scale (APS) scores, measuring the efficacy and implementation of 29 alcohol policies.
- Analyzed self-reported past-year sexual victimization experiences and 2-week binge drinking behaviors.
Main Results:
- Binge drinking was significantly associated with higher odds of sexual assault (OR = 2.22).
- In states with more restrictive alcohol policies (higher APS scores), students had lower odds of experiencing unwanted sexual touching (OR = 0.93 for women, OR = 0.81 for men).
- Men in more restrictive states also had lower odds of experiencing attempted non-consensual penetration (OR = 0.81).
Conclusions:
- State alcohol policies that decrease binge drinking prevalence may contribute to preventing certain forms of sexual assault.
- Findings support multi-level and multi-target prevention strategies for sexual assault, including addressing alcohol misuse and bystander training.
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