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School Defense Strategy

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  • Get a private mailbox. Many colleges distribute mail by room or apartment rather than by name. Everyone living with you has access to your statements and letters. Your campus post office should be able to sell you a private box for a nominal fee.
  • Never leave your purse, wallet, or backpack unattended in a public area such as the library or cafeteria. If it is not nailed down, it will probably disappear quickly.
  • If you are a freshman, consider declining the offer to publish your photo and personal information for distribution to the campus community. They could be used to target you for harassment.
  • Know where you are going at all times. Your campus security office should offer maps of the campus and immediate area. Know the location of all the emergency phones on campus.
  • Discuss your schedule with your parents and a few close friends. Except in special circumstances, they should be able to locate you at all times.
  • Always travel in groups. If your campus provides a shuttle service, use it. Always avoid "short-cuts." Never walk alone at night.
  • In the evenings, it is best if your dormitory has a central entrance/exit where access is monitored. An outside telephone should be available for visitors to call for admittance. Security officials and/or residential advisors should regularly patrol the dormitory.
  • Know your neighbors, and make sure they know you. Suspicious situations, such as loitering, can be recognized more easily, and reported to the proper authorities. 

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