Tips

Remember that sexual assault is NEVER a victim’s fault. Nonetheless, there are some precautions you can take to limit the chances of being targeted as a victim:

Go out with a friend

• Watch out for each other.
• Stay together at all times.
• Don’t let your friend go home alone or with a stranger.

Know your limits and protect yourself

• Don’t go out on an empty stomach—eat something if you know you’ll be drinking.

• Drink responsibly—don’t abuse drugs or alcohol.

• Keep your glass covered with a coaster when you’re not drinking from it.

• Don’t mix different types of alcohol or drugs.

• Don’t accept drinks from anyone you don’t know or trust. 

• Don’t drink from a bottle you didn’t open yourself or watch a bar staff open.

• Don’t drink from a glass you’ve left unattended or if your beverage looks strange or smells or tastes “off”—best to get a new drink.

• Don’t mix alcohol with any prescription or over-the-counter drugs.