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As a friend, there many ways you can prevent you and your friends. Here are the top 10.
1) Buddy System - Go to parties/bars/strange places with friends.
2) Remember, you come with friends, and you leave with them too.
3) Watch the drinks. See them made, poured, and given. Don't let your friends take a strange drink.
4) Use your gut. If it feels wrong, don't go/do it.
5) Always have a designated friend. They watch, care, and drive you and your friends home.
6) Be aware of your surroundings.
7) Educate your friends of the risk factors. The more they know, the more are aware as well.
8) Always have a whistle, or noise indicator of some sort.
9) Plan ahead. Know how, and when you and your friends should get home.
10) Take self defense classes with you and your friend. There always free classes like the RAD class at the University. Date Safety Tips: - Carry extra change in case you need to use a cab.
- Let a friend know where your going.
- If its your first date make sure you go somewhere that your familiar with, that is well populated.
- Carry your cell phone, or if not possible, don't be afraid to ask the restruant if you can use theirs.
- If you don't feel comfortable on a date, don't be afraid to end it right then and there.
- Don't feel obliged!
Safety Tips at Parties: - When drinking alchol set a limit to how much your going to drink that night
- Too prevent being drunk, put more ice in your class. More ice equals less alcohol
- Never put an open container down at a party
- Get a new drink if yours was left unattended.
- Select a desginated "friend", not just a driver but friend.
- Make plans to do other things at a party besides drink. For example dancing, socializing, etc.
Safety Tips At Night: - When walking at night, make sure you avoid using electronic devices, as they divert your attention away from your surroundings.
- Don't wear loose clothing, i.e. something a person can easily grab like a hoodie.
- Always let someone know where your going.
- When going places at night make sure you park in a well lit area.
- When out at night make sure that your with a group. It can itimidate a potential perpetrature
- Stick to well lit areas when out.
- Try to walk near the curb, so people can see you. Avoid walking near buildings, trees, alleys, etc.
- If coming home from parties, or other events. Make sure your wearing practical attire, like tennis shoes instead of heels, if the need to run arises.
- Keep your keys handy at all times, so your not fumbling, looking for them.
- General Safety Tips:
- Trust your instincts.
- Don't let excitement cloud your judgement ever. i.e. parties, socials, etc.
- Utilize your resources on campus or at home.
- On campus sources, Campus escort, Crisis Call center, Counseling Center, Police Services.
- Off campus, Reno PD, Sparks PD, etc.
Safety Tips at School and Home: - Use campus escort!
- Stay in well lit areas!
- Use the buddy system after class.
- Make sure you know how to use the Blue Lights; there are about 30 of them on campus.
- Keep your keys ready, don't fumble around looking for them.
- Keep all doors and windows locked at all times.
- When answering a door ask who is on the other side. If you don't know them ask them to leave.
- Don't invite a person you don't know into your living enviornment.
- Avoid telling people where you live, if you don't personally know them.
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