Safety Tips
Personal Safety  Keeping Your Property Safe
 Keeping Your Car Safe  If You Are Sexually Assaulted

Personal Safety:

1.
Walk with a friend whenever possible.
2.
When walking at night, stick to well-traveled, well-lit areas.
3.
If you are being followed, walk to a populated area and call the police.
4.
   
When going out with a new acquaintance let someone you trust know where you are going and when you expect to return.


Keeping Your Property Safe:

1.
Always lock your vehicle no matter how long you will be gone.
2.
Make sure all valuables inside the vehicle are either in the trunk or well hidden.
3.
   
Do not leave personal property unattended in a public place, even for short periods of time.
4.
Do not display large sums of money.
5. Report any suspicious behavior that you may observe.


Keeping Your Car Safe:

1.
Always lock your vehicle no matter how long you will be gone.
2.
Don't play your radio loud before you park somewhere - it attracts attention from everyone (including thieves).
3.
   
Don't leave your car unattended in neutral gear. It can roll out of a parking space and hit people or other cars.
4.
If you have an aftermarket CD player with a detachable face, remove it before parking.
5. Keep CDs and other property out of sight.


If You Are Sexually Assaulted:

1.
Get to a safe place as soon as you can.
2.
Call the police (460-6312) or RA (Beta/Gamma - 460-6465, Delta - 460-6315, Epsilon - 460-7870) or our counseling services (460-7051).
3.
Don't shower or go to the bathroom if possible - it can destroy evidence.
4.   
It's not your fault - don't think that it is.
5.
Don't worry about prosecution or testifying in court - it is more important to make sure you're safe.
6. Don't worry if you've been drinking or using drugs - you're the victim.
 
Rape Crisis Hotline - 1-800-718-7273 (Mobile)
Domestic Violence Hotline - (251) 342-8994 (Mobile)

 

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