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spring 2013 volume CIII, N0.3
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alpha gamma delta
quarterly
4 international headquarters initiative
16 maddy's mission
sister spotlight
Whether you’re embarking on yo ur first semester of camp us life or return ing for your fifth year, before you get the back to school party started ta ke a few minutes to read eight things ever y student can do to better protect themselv es from sexual vi ol ence and help reduce the number of sexual assaults on campus.
1. Trust your intu ition; it’s your best defense. If you don’t trus t someone or som eth ing there’s probably a reason . Listening to yo u inner voice can save your li fe.
2. Be prepared. Program any num bers that could aid you (o r a friend) in a crisis or potential crisis into your cell ph one in advance such as the coun seling center, ca m pus advocate, campus police, w omen’s center, re sident assistant, etc.
3. Communicate. Have candid di scussions with your roommates and friends abou t supporting one another, resp ecting your indi vidual choices and keeping each other safe.
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4. Express yourse lf. Be honest with your partner(s) abou t one another’s p er son al boundaries and know that it’s ok ay if they change.
5. Just 2 it. Th ere’s nothing wron g with calling for back up. If you don’t fee l comfortable walking alone as k a friend to joi n you or call a campus escort.
6. Use
a DSP. If you ch oose to drink alw Having the courage to make anteimpact hav e a trus ays d DSP
(designated sober Discuss your bo person). undaries and pla ns for the night in advance and stick with them. www.alphagammadelta.org
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