Safety Planning
What is Safety Planning?
Safety planning is all about thinking ahead and ensuring you are prepared to avoid potential harm or remove yourself from existing harm. Your safety and health are important to us, and we want you to feel equipped and have access to safety. Below are some ways you can prepare yourself or help prepare others for safety. If you are in a violent situation and your safety is at risk, please dial 911 or call LUPD’s emergency number (434) 592-3911.
Safety Planning Steps
- Have your phone ready. Make sure your phone is charged and you have people you trust as emergency contacts. If at any point you do not have access to your phone have people’s numbers memorized.
- Change your routine. Be aware of your daily patterns and change them sporadically. Take different routes, make different stops, and come and go places at different times.
- Document the incidents. Keeping a log of the incidents that have occurred can be especially helpful if you choose to the report to the ERT or law enforcement. Stalking and Incident Behavior Log
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Sexual Misconduct Prevention
Sexual Assault Awareness
Awareness of sexual misconduct is important to help the victims of assault while also preventing future assaults. Our page on sexual assault awareness has more information on how you can be more aware and what you can do to help prevent sexual assault.
Bystander Intervention
No one should have to stand alone when it comes to sexual assault. Never assume someone else will help; always be ready to step in and promote safety for not just yourself but others. Our Help A Friend page gives a plan on how to intervene in sexual misconduct situations safely.
Practicing Consent
Consent is necessary for every relationship and it is key to maintaining healthy relationships and boundaries. Consent is the voluntary, affirmative, and freely-given agreement, through words and/ or actions in reference to sexual and non-sexual physical touch.
Your Safety
For current and long-term safety, consider developing a plan to help you remain safe and reduce the risk of future harm. Contact our office for safety planning assistance at (434) 592-4999. Contact Liberty University Police Department if you are in immediate danger (434) 592-3911. Get information about safety planning at the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
How You Can Stay Safe on Campus
Sign up for the Campus Alert System
Emergency Contact Boxes:
Visit our Information page for additional resources and support.