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• Be aware of your surroundings at all times and
attempt to travel with a friend or group if possible.
If on campus, utilize the Safety Escort Program.
• Be sure to inform someone you know very well
what your plans are if you plan to attend an event,
gathering, or go on a date with an individual you
do not know very well.
• Never leave a beverage unattended or accept a
drink from an open container.
• If you consume alcohol do so in moderation and
know your limits.
• Travel and attend activities with a group of friends.
Arrive together, keep an eye on each other, and
leave together.
• Clearly ensure when you are with someone they
understand your limits and/or expectations from
the start.
• If you feel uncomfortable or pressured, leave and
call for help.
• Remember, you have the right to say “No” even
if you first say “Yes” and then change your mind.
You also have the right to say “No” even if you
have had previous intimate relations with the
individual.
• Always know where your phone is or the nearest
available phone.
PROCEDURES FOR VICTIMS OF SEX
OFFENSE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING
VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND
STALKING
Broward College Campus Safety strongly advocates
that the victim of a sexual assault report the incident
in a timely manner. Keep in mind it is your option to
notify or, decline to notify, law enforcement and if you
decide to, you may be assisted by Campus Safety.
Please keep in mind that time is a critical factor for
evidence collection and preservation. Filing a police
report will:
• Ensure that a victim of sexual assault receives the
necessary medical treatment and tests, at no cost
to the victim.
• Provide the opportunity for collection of evidence
which cannot be obtained later, that will be
helpful in prosecution. This evidence may assist in
proving that the alleged criminal offense occurred
or may be helpful in obtaining a protection order.
• Ensure the victim has access to free confidential
counseling from counselors specifically trained in
the area of sexual assault crisis intervention.
Involvement of Law Enforcement
Although the College strongly encourages all
members of its community to report violations of this
policy to law enforcement, it is the victim’s choice
whether to make such a report.
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