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: They are assaulted because someone made the decision to commit a violent act against them. Following these precautions doesn't let perpetrators off the hook. But since rapists exist and are out there choosing victims, it's understandable to want to do whatever you can to keep yourself safe, while also working to change what has become a rape-tolerant culture. Here are 10 ways I tell freshmen they can help ensure their own safety. USE The Buddy System
If your campus has inept public safety officers or doesn't offer shuttles to take you safely to your home, the buddy system can be the next best thing. Having a buddy system with your suite-mates or roommies can be especially helpful in these instances so no one is walking alone. Walking home late by yourself from the library, parties, or even an evening class can seem pretty safe, especially when you are on a closed college campus. Unfortunately, that's not necessarily the case, and trust me, the quirky yet somewhat mysterious guy from your chem class who is offering to walk you home late is not your best bet. He could be harmless, but why risk it? About 2/3 of sexual assault is committed by someone known to the victim.