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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SAFETY ON THE STREET
• Stay alert as awareness is your best defence
• Cross the street if you feel unsafe
• Be confident and aware of your surroundings
• Keep to brightly lit major roads and paths at night, do not take shortcuts through parks
• If approached by a stranger keep a safe distance
• If approached for money advise you have no cash, avoid eye contact and move toward
other people
• If you are being followed change direction and seek a safe place
• Keep personal items such as jewellery, phones, wallets and bags close to your body or out
of sight
• Have your keys ready to quickly enter your home or car
GENERAL SAFETY TIPS
• Move away from any threatening behaviour where possible
• Do not leave valuables such as wallets or mobile phones unattended
• Avoid isolated areas and travel with other students where possible
• Take time to consider where you might be at risk and what steps you might take to
make it safe
• Program the Emergency number 000 into your phone
• Tell people where you are going and what time you will return
• Avoid carrying non-essential items such as your passport or excessive amounts of money
• Report any incident to Police or campus staff
PERSONAL SAFETY SCENARIOS
Below are some personal safety scenarios which relate to being out and about at nights.
What would you do?
You are walking along the street when a car starts to drive slowly alongside you.
1. Do not stop, keep walking and if possible take a different route to the one you are on but
stick to busy, well-lit area’s.
2. Don’t take any shortcuts.
3. If possible take a note of the registration number and phone the police.
4. If you feel threatened go into the nearest shop or hotel/restaurant and phone for help.
Domestic Student Handbook March 2014
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