for. this. assignment. you. will. complete. part. 1. and part. 2 . Part 1 you. will. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS AND DECIDE WHETHER EACH ONE IS ALWAYS, SOMETIMES, OR NEVER TRUE FOR YOU. IF A QUESTION IS NOT SPECIFICALLY APPLICABLE TO YOUR CURRENT SITUATION, CHOOSE THE MOST RELEVANT RESPONSE BASED ON YOUR PAST BEHAVIOR OR HOW YOU REALISTICALLY BELIEVE YOU WOULD ACT.
for. part 2  you. will. answer.  the. questions 
How Safe Are You?
Be sure to complete all portions of the activity. There are two parts, appearing on two separate screens. Once you complete all required content in a part, you will be able to move forward using the part navigation buttons at the top or bottom of the activity.
Violence is a serious health problem on many college and university campuses. Many students who survive violent encounters are left with permanent physical and emotional scars. The purpose of this activity is to help you assess how well you protect yourself from becoming a victim of violence. Self-defense includes knowing the factors in your environment that may place you at risk for being a victim of violence.
Consider the following statements and decide whether each one is always, sometimes, or never true for you. If a question is not specifically applicable to your current situation, choose the most relevant response based on your past behavior or how you realistically believe you would act.
General Safety Considerations
Always 
Sometimes 
Never 
I am aware of my surroundings. 
I tell someone where I’m going whenever I leave home. 
I’m careful about giving personal information or my daily schedule to people I don’t know.
I vary my daily routine and walking patterns. 
If I walk at night, I walk with others. 
Auto Safety
Always 
Sometimes 
Never 
I look in the backseat before I get in my car. 
I look around before parking, stopping, or getting into or out of my car. 
I keep my car doors locked at all times. 
I have a plan of action in case my car breaks down. 
Using my mirrors, I scan ahead of me and behind me for potential dangers. 
I park in well-lit areas and avoid dangerous, high-risk places whenever possible. 
If hit from behind, I drive to the nearest police station or well-lit, populated area, motioning for the person who hit me to follow. 
If I notice anyone loitering near my car, I go straight to a safe place and call the police. 
I never hitchhike. 
ATM Safety
Always 
Sometimes 
Never 
I avoid using ATMs at night. 
I try to take someone with me when I use an ATM. 
I look for suspicious people or activity before entering or driving into an ATM area. 
To avoid being a card-skimming victim, I inspect the card reader and the area near the keypad, and I avoid using my PIN at the gas pump. 
I take all my ATM and credit card receipts with me to avoid leaving behind personal information. 
Violence, Rape, and Homicide
Always 
Sometimes 
Never 
I limit my alcohol or drug use intake so that I am aware of my surroundings. 
I monitor my drinks at parties. 
I refuse to be with anyone who seems violent. 
I do not allow partners to threaten or intimidate me. 
I don’t stay around anyone who has a gun and is drinking alcohol or using other drugs. 
If a partner is verbally or physically abusive, I have a safety plan to end the relationship. 
Ride-Sharing
Always 
Sometimes 
Never 
When using a ride-sharing service, I confirm the name and photo of the driver and the car type before getting into the car.
I check the driver’s safety ratings using the Lyft or Uber app.
When using Lyft or Uber, I tap the options for sharing information about my ride or estimated arrival time with a family member or friend.
If my ride-share service does not offer these options, I snap a photo of the car’s license plate and send it to a family member or friend with my estimated time of arrival.
Public Transportation
Always 
Sometimes 
Never 
While waiting for transportation, I am aware of my immediate surroundings. 
While waiting for transportation, I place myself so that I am protected from behind. 
I hold items under my arm so that they will be difficult to grab. 
While riding on buses or trains, I look aware and alert. 
Source: Adapted from Wellness: Concepts and Applications, 5th ed., by D. J. Anspaugh, M. H. Hamrick, and F. D. Rosato. Copyright © 2005 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Reprinted by permission of The McGraw-Hill Companies; Rossi, A. (2017). 10 important ride share safety tips for travelers. Retrieved from https://smartertravel.com/ride-share-safety-tips-f…
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part  2
How Safe Are You?
CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS
1. Based on your responses to the questions, what is your risk level? Where are there areas for improvement? What are key changes that you can make to lower your risk in these areas?
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2. What is your overall perception of the safety of your college campus? What are a few ways your campus and overall community can improve on safety?
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Critical Think