Preventing Date Rape

This is a very exciting time for young women going off to college.  One unfortunate possibility for girls in a new environment is date rape.  Here are a few tips that you can use to protect yourself:

• Do not let alcohol or other substances decrease or interfere with your ability to take care of yourself.
• Do not accept a beverage from someone you do not know and trust.  Never, ever leave your drink unattended.  Both “roofies” and GHB can render you in a coma-like state.  Amnesia can last up to 24 hours.
• Follow your instincts.  If a date or a place makes you nervous, leave.  Don’t offer explanations or excuses; leave.
• Check out a first date or blind date with friends.  Meet in and go to public places.  Don’t leave a social event with someone you have just met or don’t know well.
• Carry cash both for phone calls or a taxi.  Better yet, take your own car.

Remember these tips and make your college social life a positive one.  It might be a good idea to come in for one session to reinforce this and do some role playing.

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