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Chapter Nineteen: Protecting Your Safety

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What Are Intentional Injuries?

Injuries purposefully inflicted By the victim By another person

Interpersonal violence Family violence Violence in communities

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Interpersonal Violence

Homicide The intentional taking of one person’s life by

another person Assault Robbery Rates of violent crime victimization

Higher for males than females for all types of violence except rape and other sexual assault

Higher for young adults Higher for African Americans

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Interpersonal Violence

Stalking Repeated visual or physical proximity,

nonconsensual communication, or threats that would cause fear in a reasonable person

Sexual harassment Unwanted attention of a sexual nature Could occur in a campus, class, or work

environment Workshops and educational seminars are now

common and serve to educate men and women on this topic

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Interpersonal Violence

Bias and hate crimes Criminal acts directed at a person or

group solely because of a specific characteristic

Race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnic background, etc.

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Interpersonal Violence

Rape and sexual assault Crime of sexual aggression in which the

victim is forced to have sexual intercourse Acquaintance/date rape

Forced sexual encounter between individuals who know each other

Use of alcohol, Rohypnol (roofies), ketamine hydrochloride (special K), and gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) play a role in date rapes

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Family Violence

Use of physical force by one family member against another with the intent to hurt, injure, or cause harm

Intimate partner violence Maltreatment of children Maltreatment of elders

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Violence in Our Communities

School violence Fights Theft Weapons-carrying Bullying

Violence in college College students experience less

violence than same-age nonstudents Youth and gang violence

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Campus Safety

Be aware of potential threats Think constructively about your

personal safety Use campus safety resources

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Identity Theft Prevention

Order a copy of your credit report and review it carefully

Avoid obvious, commonly used passwords

Keep personal information at home secure

Ask about security procedures at work/school

Read all bills carefully and recognize all charges

Do not give out personal information by parties requesting it unless you have consented

Be wary of pickpockets and carry only the information needed

If you are a victim, contact the police and credit bureaus quickly

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Unintentional Injuries

Injuries that occur without anyone’s intending that harm be done

Recognize that injuries are preventable Be aware of injuries that occur in the

following environments or situations: Motor vehicles Home/residence Recreational activities

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Motor Vehicle Injuries and Safety

Motor vehicle crashes are leading cause of injury deaths

Prevention Avoid alcohol or other drug use Drive safely, following speed

limits Avoid distractions (phone use,

etc.) Wear safety belt Keep vehicle in good condition

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Motor Vehicle Injuries and Safety

Motorcycle safety Wear a helmet Protect skin from serious injury

Gloves, boots, heavy clothing Get proper training Don’t ride on wet roads if you don’t

have to Ride defensively Avoid alcohol or other drug use

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Fatal motor vehicle crashed by gender and age

Alcohol and fatal motor vehicle crashes

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Residential Injuries and Safety

Poisonings Falls Exposure to heat, smoke, flames Suffocation Firearms

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Recreational Injuries and Safety

Obtain appropriate instruction to build skills

Use proper safety equipment Take a first aid course Avoid use of alcohol and

other drugs Be aware of weather and

other environmental conditions

Learn to swim

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Chapter Nineteen: Protecting Your Safety