22 College Safety Tips To Avoid An Attack And Live Empowered

SUMMARYIn this episode of the podcast, Mandi dives into a crucial topic: the safety of college freshmen. She highlights the prevalent issue of assaults on college campuses, both from strangers and from people the victim knows. 1 in 6 American women could become victims of sexual assault in their lifetime. College students are 3 TIMES more likely to fall victim, and a staggering 73% of victims know their attackers, a stat from RAINN.A real-life account is shared, narrating the story of a college freshman who was sexually assaulted by an acquaintance. The host reflects on things we can learn for better outcomes. The host provides a comprehensive list of safety tips as shared below.Equip college freshmen and young adults with valuable knowledge and resources to ensure their safety and well-being in various situations!LESSONS22 College Safety Tips To Avoid An Attack1. Don't share identifying information on social media2. Familiarize yourself with on AND off-campus locations3. Inform friends, RAs, and / or parents about your whereabouts4. Save and prioritize important emergency numbers on your phone5. Stay in well-populated areas6. Consider using campus shuttles or security escorts7. Trust your intuition and avoid unsafe situations8. Know multiple exits in your surroundings9. Stay aware of your surroundings and avoid phone distractions10. Pay attention when returning to your car11. Park by close and well-lit areas, keep your car locked and keys handy12. Familiarize yourself with emergency phone locations13. Keep your phone charged and car’s gas tank full14. Make people earn your trust before getting in a precarious situation with them15. Lock doors and windows in your dorm room16. Attend parties with trusted friends and protect your drink17. Consider having a breathalyzer keychain for safety18. Be prepared to lie or make excuses if needed19. Practice saying "no" firmly and confidently20. Use distractions to intervene in uncomfortable situations21. Carry personal safety devices like pepper spray or alarms22. Consider taking a self-defense class like Krav MagaRESOURCESRAINN and sexual assault hotlineNews story shared in the episode of Shannon KeelerBreathalizer examplePersonal safety devicesMy book: Two Things To Know Before Buying Pepper SprayWhat is Krav MagaNEW! If you'd like to help sustain this podcast project to help empower others too, buy your host a coffee. Coffee Cheers!You can find Mandi on Instagram @WomenAwareAndPrepared to message her.Her website is WomenAwareAndPrepared.com where you can contact her or sign up for her weekly Tuesday Tip emails (at the bottom of the website) to stay safer and feel more empowered. You’ll receive a downloadable list of Mandi’s favorite 10 things to do to stay safer.Music by Andrea Hamilton Binley at HopefulPop.com.The primary purpose of the Women Aware and Prepared Podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute advSend me a message