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SAFE SAFE SAFE
from Campus Safety Guide
by sunopd
Use Your Circle Of Friends/Family
This is a great way to meet potential partners through people you trust
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Stay In Your Comfort Zone
Set up a place that you’re familiar with
Learn Self-Defense Techniques
Take advantage of our RAD training offered by SUNOPD
Stay Connected
Share your location with someone or people you know are dependable and care about your safety
Always fully charge your cell phone before a date.
Set up a safety call or text.
Have a code word or phrase either through text or phone call that will notify someone that you are either okay or in need of assistance.
Drink Responsibly
Know YOUR Limits!
Always keep an eye on your drinks and food
Find Out about Previous Relationships.
The biggest sign that you are in an abusive relationship is that you have a fear of your partner or their reactions Listen to yourself about your relationship and remember you are important and deserve to question all your relationships to make sure you have a healthy, loving, and fulfilling relationship.
Different Types of Abuse
Remember, just because your abuser isn’t hitting you doesn’t mean you are not being abused. There are many types of abuse, all of which leave lasting scars on the soul. They are physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, financial or economic abuse, Verbal or nonverbal abuse, spiritual or religious abuse, and cultural abuse.
Domestic Abuse includes but is not limited to physical or sexual abuse and any assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, false imprisonment, or any criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death as defined in the Criminal Code of Louisiana, except negligent injury and defamation, committed by one family or household member against another. “Domestic abuse” also includes abuse of adults as defined in LA R.S.15:1503 when committed by an adult child or adult grandchild. (LA R.S. 46:2132)
Domestic Violence is the continuing crime and problem of the physical beating of a victim.
