防止受害
We can all be victims of crime, but we can protect ourselves as well. 只需要几秒钟, but even you can become the victim of a crime, which can leave you feeling vulnerable, 困惑, 身体受伤, 和/或精神上受到创伤.
降低风险
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, 邻里守望计划, 公众媒体宣传活动, and community anti-gang violence programs, you are also a good resource for protecting yourself.
保护你的生活空间 & 车
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.
- 如果可能的话, 在前门和后门安装安全摄像头,监控房子周围的活动.
- 如果可能的话, 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.
- 车ry 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
不幸的是, most sexual assaults are perpetrated by an attacker the victim knows, 包括朋友, 亲戚, 权威人物, such as professors or work supervisors. The best way to protect yourself is to use your head. 是自信的. 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.
- 相信你的直觉.
- 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.
- 注意你周围的环境. Do not assume that you are always safe.
- 尽可能改变你的日常生活.
- 晚上尽量不要一个人走. 如有必要,请在光线充足的地方行走. Walk at a steady pace and look confident.
- If you are on campus, you can call for an escort from Public 安全.
- Use the buddy system when going to parties.
- 如果你有危险, 尖叫, 制造噪音, 吹口哨, or create any other commotion you can think of.
- Recognize when someone is too far under the influence to give 同意.
- It is 从来没有 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, 把自己从这种情况中移开.
- 酒精和/或毒品的影响 从来没有 性侵犯或强奸的借口.