Personal Defense and Safety Skills - Nc State University · Personal Defense – Student Health Style . Depression, Stress, Anxiety Changes in Diet Fatigue and Sleep Deprivation Substance
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Personal Defense and Safety Skills NC State University Police Department
The most common crime on campus is theft. Violent crime is relatively rare. However, even though the chances of becoming the victim of a violent crime is rare, we shouldn’t be complacent.
Victimization Triangle
Opportunity
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There are three things that are needed for a crime to occur. A person willing to commit the crime. A person that can be victimized. Opportunity for the crime to occur. There will always be people willing to commit crimes and always be people that have the potential to be victimized. We cannot do anything about that. However, we can work to reduce the opportunity for crime to occur.
What do Criminals look for?
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Criminals are looking for easy targets. They generally are not looking for a challenge. Things that they may look for include: Someone who looks meek/timid Someone who may be impaired Someone who may not be paying attention to their surroundings Someone who is alone A location and/or time where they are not likely to be seen by others.
Be a Hard Target
• Walk with confidence. • Appear alert and un-inviting. • Acknowledge the presence of others. • Be observant and alter paths if needed.
Appearing weak, meek, or directionless can make you seem like an appealing target to a predator.
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You can potentially deselect yourself as a victim in the eyes of a predator by making yourself appear to be a “hard target.”
While Walking
• Stick to well-lit, well-traveled paths.
• Walk with a group if possible. • Be aware of your surroundings. Avoid distractions
and do not use items that will prevent you from hearing the sounds around you.
• If you carry Pepper Spray, have it out and ready to use.
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The following slides deal with techniques for reducing the opportunity for crime to occur or to be prepared for when it does occur.
Vehicles
• Park your vehicle in a well-lit, well-traveled area.
• Have your keys out and ready while walking to your vehicle.
• Look for people loitering in parking lots. • Be mindful that vanity plates and decorations can
aid a criminal in selecting a target. • If you do not feel safe walking to your vehicle, call to
request a safety escort.
Residence Halls
• Lock your room door, especially when leaving or while sleeping.
• Do not prop open doors. • Watch out for Tailgators. • Be aware of the locations of exits, emergency
phones, and Housing Staff in and around your Residence.
Above All…
Trust your instincts!
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Your instincts are there for a reason. If something feels wrong, there’s a good chance it is. Get out of bad situations early.
• Any of the over 500 Emergency Phones located around Campus
If all else fails…
Defend Yourself!
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When options to avoid a physical confrontation fail, you must take action to defend yourself. NC’s law allow a person to defend themselves with a level of force that is objectively reasonable to the threat. When we are talking about defending ourselves, we are talking about taking decisive action that will give us the opportunity to escape. Escape is our primary goal, not “winning” the fight.
What are Personal Weapons?
• Your Voice • Your Head • Your Hands • Your Elbows • Your Knees • Your Feet
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Personal weapons are what you have available at all times.
What are your Target Areas?
Eyes Nose
Throat
Forearm
Groin
Top of Foot Shin
Chin Fingers
Torso
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We target areas that are readily available and will cause pain/significant damage. There are other areas that we can hit that will cause pain/significant damage, but it may be more difficult to hit.
Your Health & Your Safety How The Two Go Hand and Hand
Student Health Services
National Collegiate Health Assessment Data • Do you feel safe on this campus (daytime)?
– 89% Very Safe • Do you feel safe on this campus (nighttime)?
– 21% Somewhat Unsafe – 56% Somewhat Safe
• Are you interested in receiving information on how to help others in distress? – 61% Yes
• Are you interested in receiving information on injury prevention? – 40% Yes
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Distress: Share this information with your friends. Be your friends keeper and watch out for them! Even though these are great statistics, we hope that we are able to shift some of these by doing presentations such as this.
Causes for Injury Appointments on Campus
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Sargent Hammonds just gave you some awesome tips on how to protect yourself and how not to be targeted by a criminal. Now I am going to tell you how your safety affects your health and how you can maintain both. By staying alert and aware of your surroundings while you are on campus, you can often avoid personal injury. Top causes of injury appointments at Student Health Skateboarders Bicyclists Back and Neck Pain Not walking in cross walk or paying attention when crossing major roads
HEADS UP NC STATE! • If you're looking at a smartphone
in your lap, your neck is holding up what feels like 20 or 30 pounds.
• Forward Head Posture can lead to muscle strain, disc herniations and pinched nerves.
• Don’t Text & Drive – Don’t Text & Walk!
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The average person, under the age of 30, statistics show are sending a minimum of 3,000 text messages per month. Over time, it can even flatten or reverse the natural curve on your neck Not only is texting and constantly looking down bad for your posture, it affects your safety and your health
Personal Defense – Student Health Style
Depression, Stress, Anxiety Changes in Diet
Fatigue and Sleep Deprivation Substance Use
Relationships & Sexual Violence Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Cold and Flu
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These are some of the top health concerns that college students face. These can not only adversely affect your health but also your academic performance. You are your first line of defense, we are your second, third….etc.
• Depression, Stress, Anxiety – Talk to someone or ask for help, Counseling Center
• Changes in Diet – Schedule an appointment with Registered Dietitian
• Fatigue and Sleep Deprivation – Schedule your time and don’t procrastinate
• Substance Use – Educate yourself and make safer choices, AOED, Howl For Help
• Relationships & Sexual Violence – Sexual Assault Helpline, Women’s Center
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases – Get tested, get protection, get an education
• Cold and Flu – Flu shots, hand washing, cold and flu etiquette
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Its important to seek help when you need it. Talk to a friend or classmate if you need to share what is going on. You cannot be the student you expect yourself to be, the student your teachers expect you to be, the student this university hopes you to be if you are not on top of your game! Protect Yourself, Protect Your Pack!
