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University Police Safety Tips for February

by Betsy Chapman

University Police has shared the following information about dating violence as part of its ongoing safety awareness program.   Also, students are encouraged to like Wake Forest University Police Department on Facebook.  In addition to seeing updates and tips about safety, they will be entered into a drawing to win an iPad on February 25.

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University Police Resource Officers will be focusing on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness in February.

Dating/Relationship Violence is the intentional use of abusive tactics and physical force in order to obtain power and control. It is not just physical violence, it is emotional and psychological as well. Here are some signs that you might be in a relationship that is not healthy. Does your partner:

Track your time

Accuse you of being unfaithful

Criticize you for little things

Anger easily when drinking or taking drugs

Force you to have sex when you say no

Make you feel worthless or powerless

Intimidate or harass you verbally or physically

Become inappropriately jealous

If so you need to seek the services of Victims Assistance with University Police.

 

Sexual assault is any form of unwanted sexual contact obtained without consent and/or through the use of force, intimidation or coercion. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted:

Get to a safe place

Call University Police

Seek medical assistance from Student Health (336.758.5218,) Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center (336.713.9000,) or Forsyth Medical Center (336.718.2001).

 

Prior to seeking medical attention:

Do not take a shower

Do not change your clothes

Do not take medications

Do not urinate if possible

Seek a friend you can trust to be with you.

 

On or off campus, Wake Forest University Victims Assistance will assist you.  Contact them by calling 336.758.5591 or you can speak with a PREPARE student advocate by calling 336.671.7075.

Obtain counseling at University Counseling Center (336.758.5273).

Contact

To contact the Office of Family Engagement or Family Communications, please visit our contact page.

 

For mental health assistance: 336-758-CARE (2273) is a service that ensures someone will always be available (i.e., 24/7 M-F, weekends and university holidays) to provide caring and thoughtful consultation services for Wake Forest students in need of mental health assistance or support. You can also visit we.wfu.edu for resources.