Title: 10 Ways to Help Protect Yourself From Sexual Assault — Even Though You Shouldn't Have To
Headings: 10 Ways to Help Keep Yourself Safe on Campus
10 Ways to Help Keep Yourself Safe on Campus
USE The Buddy System
Tell Everyone Your Business
Be Safe While Being Pulled Over By the Police
Watch Your Drink or Ditch Your Drink
Do Your Research Before You Study Abroad
Keep your Online Life Private
Trust your Instincts
Party Responsibly
Protect Yourself and Your Belongings
encourage everyone around you to invest in programs that raise rape awareness and teach men not to rape

Content: If you're dating online, on or off campus, make sure you let someone close to you know where you are going, with whom, and what time they can expect you back. This may seem like it's stripping you of your newfound freedom, but remind yourself that you aren't asking permission, you are keeping yourself safe. If you aren't close with your roommies or they are simply never sober, text a good pal from back home and let them know where you are and what time they can expect to hear back from you. Be Safe While Being Pulled Over By the Police
Just because someone presents you a badge does not mean you are safe from harm. Police officers are human too, which means they can also be flawed. Growing up in New Hampshire, I drove down some windy, dark roads where few vehicles ever traveled. When I first got my license, my father told me that if I were to get pulled over on one of these roads at night by a male officer, I was to crack my window, stare straight ahead with my fingers on the steering wheel, and politely ask for a female officer. Depending on the state, you aren't necessarily legally entitled to a same-sex officer, so it's a good idea to look up your state's laws online or call your local police precinct and inquire. If you are denied a female officer or feel unsafe, quickly text someone your location to ensure your safety. Watch Your Drink or Ditch Your Drink
I can't tell you how many times I go to the bathroom at a crowded bar or house party and come back to find my drink unattended and the person who insisted they would watch it nowhere in sight.