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1. “ S.E.L.F.” Columbus State Community College Department of Public Safety Crime Prevention Program Presents

2. SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION Columbus State Community College Sexual Assault Prevention Class Male and female students and employees of Columbus State Community College are encouraged to attend an important safety training class offered at no cost by the CSCC Department of Public Safety in the Public Safety Training Center, Columbus Campus (Delaware Hall, Room 021). In this class, you will learn: What is sexual assault Prevention and safety tactics The important role of bystanders What to expect from the Police What is Title IX? What to expect from the Student Conduct Office How to find local resources About the RAVE Mobile Alert System, virtual escorts, Guardian, and texting tips For more information, contact Lt. Kevin Smith, (614) 287-2166, or email ksmith04@cscc.edu Coordinated by the offices of Student Engagement and Leadership, Counseling Services, Public Safety, and Human Resources. This class is offered by Columbus State Community College by regulation of the Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.

3. SELF S = Situations E= Escape L= Learn to LIVE F= FREEDOM…LET NO ONE TAKE THAT FROM YOU. YOUARE THE TARGET, YOUARE THE FIRST RESPONDER,YOUARE THE BEST WITNESS, AND YOUCAN REDUCE YOUR RISK OF BECOMING A VICTIM, AND YOU MUST SURVIVE NO MATTER WHAT.

4. CRIME IS UNPREDICTABLE! We do not guarantee that the advice and techniques we present will work in all circumstances. WHY NOT? Attackers are unpredictable. The Crimes are initiated by the Attackers. Attackers shop for opportunity, plan their work, and, then work their plan.

5. GOALS Increase safety awareness Understand your survival mindset Provide simple survival skills

6. SURVIVAL You are the only person you can count on. You are your best defense. Do not “pretend” it cannot happen to you. Prepare yourself ask yourself “What If”. Plan Where are they? Where are you? Where is safety? What tools do I have to get me there? Fear saves lives. Focus on options and actions. Believe in yourself.

7. WHERE ARE THE ATTACKERS? Home School Church Stores Gym Facebook & Twitter Dates-relationships Airports Elevator Stairs Parking lots Restaurants Schools

8. Powerful Beliefs = Survival“I will survive” .

9. PREDATOR TACTICS“Be aware” Interviewed Me too statements Ignore “When you say No” Charming Making promises Are you providing too much detail about yourself. Asking personal questions Pre-assault…Cues & Clues * Attackers do their homework.

10. POWER Be prepared Know your options What can you do?

11. PREPARED Prepare yourself mentally. Mentally, visualize yourself being attacked, and what you will do to survive. Think how your will response. Focus on taking action—and surviving. Turn your fear into survivor power. How did I get in this situation..and how do I get out. Make good personal choices, never compromise your safety.

12. SIX OUTS Figure Out Get Out Call Out Hide Out Keep Out Take Out

13. WHAT? What is happening to me? What do they want? Possessions: Throw them at the attacker and run fast. ESCAPE What do I need to do for survival?

14. RAPE Your primary goal is to survive. Turn Rape into Rage – Get away. Always report it to the police.

15. BE AWARE Confident Know what is going on around you. Be alert Eye contact – dissuades attackers. Be assertive, stand erect, sound powerful, and walk with a sense of purpose. Talk with power NO, STOP, RAPE, HELP

16. SIXTH SENSE Listen to your gut, and trust it. It’s never wrong! If something does not feel right, it’s not right. Immediately take actions to get away. Don’t feel bad about staying safe. Utilize safety services. You have been blessed with the secret power. of Intuition. Use it ! Use your power of perception.

17. WARRIOR MINDSET Accept the responsibility for yourself. Never accept defeat. Believe in yourself. Mentally prepare. Practicing your skills - visualization Ask questions.

18. BYSTANDER INTERVENTIONCAN FRIENDS HELP? Be prepared to help family, friends, children, classmates, and co-workers if they can’t help themselves. Take care of that person until they can care for themselves. Never leave them alone. Contact the police if needed. Be a good witness.

19. BYSTANDER INTERVENTION

20. BYSTANDER INTERVENTION Men Can Stop Rapewww.mencanstoprape.org

21. THINK & ACT TACTICALLY Improvise Adapt Overcome Act nice, think tough.

22. PREFERRED TARGET AREAS TAKE OUT THE ATTACKERS: Eyes Throat Groin Knees Shins

23. RAVE SYSTEM • Rave Messaging at Columbus State • Rave Alert System • Emergency notification system • Rave Guardian • Virtual Escort System • Rave Eyewitness • Send anonymous text based tips to Public Safety RAVE Instructions - http://www2.cscc.edu/services/rave

24. REPORTING 911 – Calls made to 911 will be systematically transferred to CSCC Police. (Emergency) CSCC Police – (614) 287-2525 CSCC Emergency Phones – Blue Emergency Phones, Elevators, and placed throughout CSCC Campus.

25. TITLE IX Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) mandates compliance with regulations prohibiting gender discrimination and inequity in athletics. The U. S. Department of Education implements the regulations which apply to all public and private educational institutions that receive Federal financial aid or assistance. Title IX states that: No student shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in or denied equitable benefits of educational, athletic or extra-curricular programs or activities. The regulations also protect anyone from sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual misconduct, stalking, intimate partner and relationship violence and bullying.

26. EEO/TITLE IX EEO/Title IX Coordinator: April Alexander (614) 287-2636 E-mail @ aalexa01@cscc.edu

27. HELPFUL LINKS COLUMBUS POLICE (911 EMERGENCY) COLUMBUS POLICE (614) 645-4545 DELAWARE SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT (911) DELAWARE SHERIFF (740) 548-4730 LT. K.J. SMITH CSCC INVESTIGATIONS (614) 287-2525 OR 2166 OFFICER KELLY BROWN CSCC POLICE (614)287-2525

28. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCTBEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION TEAM The Dean of Student Life Office at Columbus State serves students from all campuses and off-campus centers. You may contact the Dean of Student Life office at 614-287-5299 or 614-287-2117 The office can provide assistance to victims, including modifying class schedules, rescheduling exams, requesting incompletes, switching class sections, temporary withdrawal, and communicating with faculty members about absences. The office can discuss options for pursuing criminal and/or college disciplinary action against the accused and assist with contacting law enforcement, but only if desired by the victim. The office can also assist you in contacting additional community resources for the College’s four-county service area.

29. STUDENT CONDUCT Kellie Brennan (Student Conduct) (614) 287-2177 , Eibling Hall room 201 E-mail: kbrenna1@cscc.edu

30. COUSELING SERVICES Dr. Mu'min, Nester Hall 010 Phone: (614) 287-2818. E-mail: amumin1@cscc.edu

31. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio (SARNCO) The Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio (SARNCO) is the sexual violence intervention and prevention program serving Franklin County. SARNCO strives to empower survivors and co-survivors of sexual and relationship violence and in time, to eliminate these forms of abuse through culturally appropriate prevention programming. 24-Hour Rape Helpline number: (614) 267-7020 Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) 1-(800) 656-HOPE (toll free)

32. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Ohio Department of HealthSexual Assault and Domestic Violence Prevention Program246 North High Street – 8th FloorColumbus, Ohio 43215 Telephone: 614-466-2144 Fax:  614-564-2409 or 614-644-7740

33. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224 Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or visit their on-line hotline at https://ohl.rainn.org/online/ National Teen Dating Violence Hotline  1-866-331-9474 or TTY 1-866-331-8453 If you are in danger now, call 911. Mt. Carmel Trauma and Crime Assistance Program http://www.mountcarmelhealth.com/hospital-programs/crime-and-trauma-assistance.html

34. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Vine-Ohio Attorney General’s Office Victim Information & Notification Everyday 1-800-770-0192 Website: www.vinelink.com

35. CONCLUSION Statistics say a person is 10 times more likely to survive if you are prepared and react with conviction. Proficiency increases your survival. The other 10% of self defense is physical skills. This too begins with an awakening of the physical power within you. Please continue your path of survival by attending a follow-up physical skills self defense class and sharpening your mental and physical survival skills.

36. REFERENCES National Self Defense Institute Wright State University Crime Prevention Program Street I A C L E A Columbus State Community College Department of Public Safety Ohio Crime Prevention Association. Alex Leslie, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center

37. REFERENCES Center for Personal Protection and Safety U.S. Department of Homeland Security

38. THANK-YOU