College Safety Statistics, Tips, & a $15,000 Scholarship Sweepstakes!

With upwards of 20 million students enrolled in college in the U.S., it’s no surprise that campus issues have been making headlines. The media spotlight on the sexual assault crisis in higher education has helped uncover some statistics that—while alarming—are important to be aware of on your college journey. Below are some statistics partnered with tips to help you feel  safe and empowered on campus. 

Rape & sexual assault

THE STATS

• 1 in 5 women will be sexually assaulted during her college career.
  The White House
• 4.2% of students have experienced stalking since entering college.
  RAINN.org
• 23.1% of female and 5.4% of male undergraduates experience rape or sexual assault through physical force, violence or incapacitation.
  RAINN.org
• In college there are 2x more sexual assaults than robberies (compared to 5 robberies for every 4 sexual assaults in the general population). 
  RAINN.org
• Over half of college sexual assaults occur from August through November. 
  RAINN.org

THE SAFETY TIPS

• Be a hard target. Predators tend to look for victims they feel would not put up too much of a fight. Learn how to be a hard target.
• Have a personal safety tool. Becoming a hard target is crucial to feeling safe, but you also need to be prepared for a worst-case scenario. Have pepper gel on hand for non-lethal, police-strength protection on campus. 
• Don’t be too generous with your trust. It’s tempting, especially when you may be living on your own for the first time, to rush into friendships. But keep in mind that more than 50% of sexual assault occur during the first half of the school year. Take your time and get to know people before sharing your dorm key, life story, or daily schedule.

Burglary & robbery

THE STAT

• There are about 11,000 robberies and burglaries annually in residence halls.
  College Parents of America

THE SAFETY TIPS

• Use locks and security alarms to keep yourself and your belongings safe. Read more. 

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