Preventing Victimization
We can all be victims of crime, but we can protect ourselves as well. It only takes a few seconds, but even you can become the victim of a crime, which can leave you feeling vulnerable, confused, physically injured, and/or mentally traumatized.
Reducing Your Risk
犯罪几乎可以发生在任何地方，任何时间，任何人身上. 而刑事司法系统则通过警察巡逻在防止受害方面发挥作用, neighborhood watch programs, public media campaigns, and community anti-gang violence programs, you are also a good resource for protecting yourself.
Protecting Your Living Space & Car
Here are a few tips to stay safe at home and in your car, as well as protect your valuables in these places:
- Don't open the door for people unless you are expecting them.
- 如果窗户很容易从外面进入，就不要开着窗户睡觉.
- If possible, 在前门和后门安装安全摄像头，监控房子周围的活动.
- If possible, 安装一个报警系统，在院子里放一个标志，表明房子被监控.
- Ensure that your entryways are well lit; consider using sensor lights that are activated by movement.
- 在门上开偷窥孔，这样你不用开门就能看到外面.
- Lock doors and windows when you leave the house.
- Leave lights on when you are not home; set timers on lights if you will be gone for extended periods of time.
- 如果你住在公寓大楼里，除非你认识并期待他们，否则不要让别人进来.
- Don't investigate loud noises (such as breaking glass) yourself; call the police to have them investigate.
- Avoid using your full name on your mailbox.
- Carry a hand-held flashlight with you to navigate dark hallways.
- Lock car doors and keep valuables out of your vehicle.
- When driving, make sure doors are locked, especially at stoplights.
- 如果有人撞了你的车，把车停到一个安全的地方评估损失，并随身携带钥匙.
Protecting Yourself Against Sexual Assault
Unfortunately, most sexual assaults are perpetrated by an attacker the victim knows, including friends, relatives, and authority figures, such as professors or work supervisors. The best way to protect yourself is to use your head. Be assertive. Make sure you communicate your desires and limits clearly.
- You always have the right to set sexual limits in any relationship.
- Be wary of behavior that makes you feel uncomfortable.
- Trust your instincts.
- If the behavior persists, leave and make sure you are not followed.
- If you are followed, go to a public area.
- If you feel you cannot comfortably leave, 提醒你信任的人注意这个情况，并让他们注意你.
- 避免过度使用酒精和其他药物的情况下，你不知道和信任每个人.
- Never accept drinks from anyone unless you see them being poured.
- Be aware of your surroundings. Do not assume that you are always safe.
- Vary your routines whenever possible.
- Try not to walk alone at night. If you must, walk in lighted areas. Walk at a steady pace and look confident.
- If you are on campus, you can call for an escort from Public Safety.
- Use the buddy system when going to parties.
- If you are in danger, scream, make noise, blow a whistle, or create any other commotion you can think of.
- Recognize when someone is too far under the influence to give consent.
- It is never too late for someone to change their mind or say "no"; respect their right to do so.
- 一个人的衣着或行为从来都不等同于连贯的、口头的表达.
- 在采取任何不必要或不受欢迎的行动之前，一定要征得许可.
- If you feel you are too far under the influence to control your actions, remove yourself from the situation.
- Alcohol and/or drug influence is never an excuse for sexual assault or rape.
