This year on my campus alone, there have been 26 cases of rape. As a woman, this is an extremely alarming and frightening statistic. With the recent rise of sex tracking appearing on the news, I’ve been increasingly concerned about my safety, even on a campus I once considered safe. I began to do some research and talk with my friends about safety measures that they take.
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Tips on staying safe
Share your location with your friends and familyÂ
Sharing your location with your friends is a good way to make sure your close friends and family know where you are, and can track your location in case of emergency. Apple also added a new feature to Find my Friends that will send your last location when your phone is about to die.
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Get some form of protection
I recently purchased a Taser and a pepper spray. The pepper spray, I purchased from Target for $10. I like the pepper spray because it’s easy to keep on my keychain, which makes it practical for everyday use and I can carry it without having to use a purse or a bag. I purchased my Taser from Amazon for only $14. These two things are only a small cost, compared to the price of your safety.Â
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Safety is something that is very important to me, so I hope this article is helpful to anyone who is feeling unsafe and looking for tips to feel safe!