Acquaintance Rape
Individuals are especially vulnerable to situations of acquaintance rape. Because their attackers are people they know, trust often has been established in the
relationship.
Remember that if you want to get to know an individual, meeting in a public place or with friends could be the best way to keep yourself safe.
Remember you do have the right to reject something that an individual is doing, you are rejecting the behavior not the person.
Before participating in a dating situation that may lead to intimacy think about what you are comfortable with sexually. If you are uncomfortable with what is happening are you able to say "no"?
Remember that alcohol consumption can delay a quick response if a potential offender is trying to assault you.
Remember trust your instincts in situations. Listen to your inner voice and act on it.
Above all sexual assault is not the victim/survivor's fault.
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Alcohol & Drug Abuse
Alcohol abuse is a pattern of problem drinking that results in health consequences, social, problems or both.
Short-term effects of alcohol use include:
Distorted vision, hearing, and coordination
Altered perceptions and emotions
Impaired judgment
Hangovers
Specific Symptoms/Signs of Alcohol and Drug Use or Abuse
Marijuana
Glassy, red eyes; loud talking and inappropriate laughter followed by sleepiness; a sweet burnt scent; loss of interest, motivation; weight gain or loss.
(including barbiturates and tranquilizers) Seems drunk as if from alcohol but without the associated odor of alcohol; Difficulty concentrating; clumsiness; poor judgment; slurred speech; sleepiness; and contracted pupils.
Stimulants
Hyperactivity; irritability; anxiety; excessive talking followed by depression or excessive sleeping at odd times; may go long periods of time without eating or sleeping; dilated pupils; weight loss; dry mouth and nose.
Inhalants
(Glues, aerosols, and vapors) Watery eyes; impaired vision, memory and thought; secretions from the nose or rashes around the nose and mouth; headaches and nausea; appearance of intoxication; drowsiness; poor muscle control; changes in appetite; anxiety; irritability; an unusual number of spray cans in the trash.
Hallucinogens
Dilated pupils; bizarre and irrational behavior including paranoia, aggression, hallucinations; mood swings; detachment from people; absorption with self or other objects, slurred speech; confusion.
Heroin
Needle marks; sleeping at unusual times; sweating; vomiting; coughing and sniffling; twitching; loss of appetite; contracted pupils; no response of pupils to light.
Alcohol Poisoning
Alcohol depresses nerves that control in voluntary actions such as breathing, the heartbeat, and the gag reflex (prevents choking). A fatal dose of alcohol will eventually stop these functions. After the victim stops drinking, the heart keeps beating and alcohol in the stomach continues to enter the bloodstream and circulate throughout the body.
The following can happen:
Victim chokes on own vomit
Breathing slows, becomes irregular, stops
Heart beats irregularly or stops
Hypothermia (low body temperature) leads to cardiac arrest
Hypoglycemia (too little blood sugar) leads to seizures.
Critical signs for Alcohol Poisoning
Mental confusion, stupor, coma, or person cannot be roused
No response to pinching the skin
Vomiting while sleeping
Seizures
Slow breathing (less than 8 breaths per minute)
Irregular breathing (10 seconds or more between breaths)
Hypothermia (low body temperature), bluish skin color, paleness
Safety Tips To Avoid Alcohol Abuse And Or Poisoning
Do not drink on an empty stomach
Do not have more than 1 to 2 drinks per hour
Alternate between drinks by having water, food or juice
Do not mix your drinks your creating havoc to your system
Drink your drinks slowly your liver can only digest ¾ of an ounce an hour.
Whenever possible, avoid using an ATM after dark unless someone else escorts you and the area is well lit.
Do not continue a transaction if you feel uncomfortable.
Pay attention to people who come up to the machine and wait in line.
Do not count or display money at the ATM.
Never leave your statement and transaction receipt at the ATM.
Do not give your personal identification number to anyone.
Do not keep your personal identification number in your wallet or purse.
Auto Burglary
Most auto burglaries are crimes of opportunity. Thieves window shop looking for opportune conditions.
Whenever there is warm weather, criminal activity will be on the rise. Here are some tips to help protect you from becoming a victim of auto burglary:
Don't leave valuables such as cellular phones, laptops and other electronics visible in your car. Lock valuables in your trunk.
Do lock your car and take the keys.
Do park your car in well lit and traveled locations.
Do activate your car alarm if you have one.
Do report suspicious persons / activity using the yellow emergency call boxes (blue light above) located throughout campus & university parking garages.
Whenever possible, remove face-plates or stereo when you leave your car.
Bicycle Safety
Riding a bicycle is more than a basic mode of transportation; it also can be fun and exciting. Riding a bicycle requires that you pay close attention to other cyclists, motor vehicles, and pedestrians. Here are some safety tips for riding your bicycle safely.
Always wear a helmet properly secured on your head.
Wear proper clothing, including gloves. Clothing should be light in color and close fitting to avoid entanglement with the bicycle's moving parts.
Ride with the flow of traffic. You must obey the rules of the road, including traffic signals, signs, and road markings. Ride on the right side of the street in single file.
Never weave from lane to lane or tailgate moving vehicles.
Stay alert. Watch for obstacles in your path such as potholes, sewer gratings, cracks, railroad tracks, loose gravel, and broken glass.
Beware of riding at night. Use front and rear reflectors. Wear reflective clothing or materials, especially around your ankles, wrists, back, and helmet. Ride in areas that you are familiar with and on well-lit streets.
Make sure your bicycle is in proper working order. Check your brakes, wheels, and seat adjustments.
Bicycle Security and Theft
A bicycle can be stolen from anywhere at anytime. Simple precautions can stop most criminals. The majority of bicycles stolen are not locked or properly secured.
Bicycle thefts, in many cases, can be prevented by taking simple precautions.
Properly secure your bike to a stationary object using an alloy hardened "U" - type lock. (University Police sell Kryptonite "U" shaped bicycle locks at cost.)
Secure bike to a bicycle rack in a frequently traveled, well-lit area.
Record make, model, serial number and keep this with sales receipt and a picture of the bike in a safe place.
Report your stolen bicycle to University Police as soon as possible.
Report suspicious persons observed near bicycle racks.
Mark your bicycle with an engraver to deter theft and assist police with returning your bicycle if stolen. The University Police Department has an engraver that is available to Community members.
Register your bicycle with the University Police Department it will improve your chances of recovering your bicycle.
Computer Theft NULOCK program
Security lock down services are provided by Facilities Management. The NULOCK program secures computers, monitors, printers, and other equipment.
"Anchor Pad" security devices, are the ONLY computer security
devices that are fully guaranteed by the manufacturer.
In the event an Anchor Pad security device is defeated, the manufacturer will pay to replace the equipment secured by their device.
