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05320cam a2200421Ia 4500 001 0DA6ABC06BFD11DEA13FF332A8D7520A 003 SILO 005 20090730152038 008 061024s2006 xxuac 000 0 eng d 020 $a 9780977438204 020 $a 0977438201 040 $a IAD $c IAD $d SILO $d BTCTA $d CRH $d NIU $d SILO 043 $a n-us--- 100 1 $a Weed, Erin. 245 1 $a Girls fight back! : $b the college girl's guide to protecting herself / $c Erin Weed. 246 30 $a College girl's guide to protecting herself 260 $a [United States] : $b Boulder Press, $c c2006. 300 $a 183 p. : $b ill., port. ; $c 22 cm. 505 0 $a Foreword / Robert J. Martin -- Prologue. Shannon's story -- 1. Get the 411 -- Overall, how safe are American colleges? -- What questions should I ask my university about its safety policies? -- What are some typical security measures that should be in place on my campus? -- What if my campus does not have these security measures? -- Where are the safest places to live while attending college? -- What should I look for in a roommate? -- What are items I should not bring to college? -- Any final things I should do before going to college? -- 505 0 $a 2. Trust intuition -- What is intuition, and how do I know when it's sending me signals? -- Is being aware the same thing as being paranoid? -- If my dog barks and growls at someone, is that person dangerous? -- What should I do if my intuition warns me about someone? -- 505 0 $a 3. Be a bad victim -- Who exactly are the "bad guys"? -- What are bad guys looking for in their victims? -- How do I convey strong body language? -- Is it true that certain clothing and hairstyles make women easier targets? -- What are boundaries and how do I set them? -- 505 0 $a 4. How to deal -- How common is acquaintance rape vs. stranger rape? -- Is hooking up or shacking up just asking to be raped? -- How can I avoid acquaintance rape? -- What should I do if I am raped? -- What should I do if my friend is raped? -- What are the most common predatory drugs? -- How can I avoid getting drugged? -- What should I do if I think I may have been slipped a drug? -- Is alcohol linked to campus violence? -- What are signs of alcohol poisoning? -- What is sexual harassment, and how do I handle it? -- What exactly is dating/domestic violence? -- If my boyfriend pushes me but I'm not hurt, is it still dating violence? -- What should I do if my significant other shows signs of violence? -- What is stalking? -- What should I do if I am being stalked? -- 505 0 $a 5. Guard your fortress -- In which areas around my home should I use extra caution? -- How should I deal with random visitors at the door? -- How can I protect my home from break-ins? -- Are there alarms or alarm systems that are college student friendly? -- 505 0 $a 6. Spring break -- What are things I should do before going on spring break? -- What are the five spring Break safety rules? -- What should I do if pulled over by police? -- Is hitchhiking ever safe? -- What are some good safety tips when taking taxis? -- What are some tips about traveling via airplane? -- 505 0 $a 7. Cyber savvy -- What are some good safety tips for networking sites? -- What is cyber stalking? -- How do I handle creepy or harassing people online? -- Is online harassment or cyberstalking against the law? -- Is online dating safe? -- Is my personal information listed on the Internet? -- Are most chain e-mails about crime and safety true? -- 505 0 $a 8. Can o whoop-ass -- What qualities should I look for in a women's self-defense class? -- What should I say or yell if someone confronts me in a threatening way? -- Should a woman always fight back if attacked? -- Can a small woman defend herself against a large man? -- Why do people sometimes physically freeze in scary situations? -- Can I use self-defense in an acquaintance rape situation? -- What are some self-defense basics? -- Where are the best places to strike an attacker? -- What are some key self-defense techniques? -- What do I do if the attacker has a weapon? -- What about multiple attackers? -- What are improvised weapons and how do I use them? -- 505 0 $a 9. Make a difference -- Become intolerant -- Honor awareness months -- Start a task force -- Host a women's self-defense program -- Sponsor panels, speakers or showcases on women's issues -- Create an educational campaign -- Organize a Take Back the Night Rally -- Produce "The vagina monologues' -- Participate in The Clothesline Project -- Raise money -- Organize a peer education group -- Hold a phone drive -- Start an escort service -- Vote -- Join The White Ribbon Campaign -- Form a men's anti-violence organization. 650 0 $a College students $x Prevention. $z United States $x Prevention. 650 0 $a Women college students $x Prevention. $z United States $x Prevention. 650 0 $a Women college students $x Protection. 650 0 $a Self-defense for women. 650 0 $a Universities and colleges $x Security measures $z United States. 650 0 $a Campus violence $z United States. 941 $a 2 952 $l BWPD851 $d 20210714020510.0 952 $l UNUX074 $d 20090708133753.0 956 $a http://locator.silo.lib.ia.us/search.cgi?index_0=id&term_0=0DA6ABC06BFD11DEA13FF332A8D7520A 994 $a 02 $b NIUInitiate Another SILO Locator Search