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Examines the relationship of attitudes and cognitions supportive of sexual-aggression perpetration and gender-role conflict to self-reported, sexually aggressive behavior for male college students (N=191). Sexually aggressive students evidenced significantly higher scores on attitudinal measures and the restrictive affectionate behavior between men subscale of the Gender Role Conflict Scale. (Author/MKA)

Reviews the literature on suicidal behavior in gay and lesbian populations. Suicide risk factors include previous attempts, substance abuse, family dysfunction, and other factors. Suggests implications for mental-health counselors, which are discussed in terms of competency, intervention, and sociopolitical activism. Evidence suggests this population is at increased risk for suicide. (RJM)

Reviews the development and psychometric analyses of the Suicide Assessment Checklist (SAC), a 21-item, 2-part instrument constructed for use as a standardized component of a comprehensive suicide risk assessment and documentation strategy in the emergency evaluation of risk for suicidal behavior. Results suggest SAC is psychometrically sound. (JBJ)

Results of random sampling of suicide prevention center directors suggests that etiological models of suicidal behavior emphasizing environmental stress and/or prepotent vulnerability are most commonly held perceptions of causes of suicide. Category that included both stress and predisposition models was advocated by 37.5 percent of respondents and emerged as most frequently endorsed etiological conceptualization of suicidal behavior. (Author/NB)

Presents a study which examined the relationship of attitudes and cognitions supportive of sexual aggression and gender role conflict to self-reported, sexually aggressive behavior of college male students. Methodology; Comparison of sexually aggressive students and nonaggressive students; Treatment and prevention of sexual aggression.

Examines risk factors for gay and lesbian suicidal behavior. Previous attempts; Substance abuse; Family dysfunction; Identity confusion; Social ties; Social inequity; Implications for mental health counselors.

Presents a development and psychometric analysis of the Suicide Assessment Checklist (SAC). Use of SAC as a standardized component of a comprehensive suicide risk assessment and documentation strategy; Objectives of the Crisis Line Suicide Risk Scale; Importance of the individual items to the overall assessment of suicidal risk.