Alcohol - Crime - Violence Otterbein Police Department Created: 10/23/2014 Updated:

Alcohol is a factor in almost 40% of all violent crimes today. US Department of Justice

The Purpose 1.Examine the relationship between alcohol and violence 2.Examine safety issues 3.Examine safety strategies

Class Overview Violence and alcohol Review Laws Stats Effects of Alcohol Alcohol strategies Friends who are intoxicated Encourage discussion

Violence Against Women Act VAWA was originally passed in 1994, was reauthorized in 2000 and 2005, and amended in Also known as the Campus Safety Act of 2013 Final version of VAWA 10/20/2014 VAWA provides protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking.

Domestic Violence Includes violent misdemeanor and felony offenses committed by the victim's current or former spouse, current or former cohabitant, person similarly situated under domestic or family violence law, or anyone else protected under domestic or family violence law.

Domestic Violence 85% of all domestic violence victims are women. Approximately 1.3 million women are victims of Intimate Partner Violence every year. Only one quarter of all physical assaults are reported to authorities. Bureau of Justice

Dating Violence Means violence by a person who has been in a romantic or intimate relationship with the victim. Whether there was such relationship will be gauged by its length, type, and frequency of interaction.

Stalking A course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for her, his, or others' safety, or to suffer substantial emotional distress.

Stalking 78% of stalking victims are women Women are 60% more likely than men to be stalked by an intimate partner 76% of all female homicide victims were stalked prior to their murder National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey

Is alcohol and crime a serious problem? Yes!

What percentage of those incarcerated in jail were drinking alcohol when they committed their crime? A. 6 % B. 16% C. 26% D. 36% US Department of Justice

Alcohol and Assaults Of the 36% in jail who had been drinking, 2/3 of them were locked up for assaults. 4 out of 10 fatal motor vehicle accidents are alcohol Involved. US Department of Justice

What is the legal alcohol limit when driving a vehicle in Ohio?

.08 Correct! If you are 21 years or over, the legal limit is.08. If you are less than 21 years old, the legal limit is.02.

OK, but what does that mean? An average male who is 180 pounds is.08 after consuming 4 drinks in a hour. An average female who is 120 pounds is.08 after consuming only 2 drinks in a hour.

Second Hand Effects of Alcohol Sexual assaults and violence – Up to 75% of sexual assaults on college campuses involve the use of alcohol by assailants, victims, or both Vandalism Arguments/Fights Impaired academic work – study/sleep is disrupted Being hurt or injured Trouble with police National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey

Facts 1,700 students between died in 2005 as a result of alcohol-related injuries. 599,000 students between were injured in 2005 as a direct result of alcohol consumption. 100,000 students between reported they were too intoxicated to know if they consented to sex in ,000 students between reported they had unprotected sex while intoxicated in million students between drove drunk in ,000 students between were victims of alcohol- related sexual assault or rape in

Alcohol at Otterbein According to a survey of Otterbein students during 2014: – 58% of Otterbein students drink between 0-3 drinks per week. – Otterbein students drink an average of 5.8 alcoholic drinks per week. This number is consistent with the national average.

What is the #1 date rape drug??

Alcohol

Date Rape and Alcohol At least 45% of rapists were under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Alcohol is involved in over 75% of acquaintance rapes! Alcohol affects judgment and behavior, and can put a person at risk for unwanted or risky sexual activity. But remember: even if a victim of sexual assault drank alcohol, she is NOT at fault for being assaulted. Consent discussion

Fact: Depletes your source of energy Alcohol constricts aerobic metabolism Alcohol disrupts the balance in muscle cells Alcohol alter your muscles cell’s ability to produce fuel and energy as well as increase endurance.

Fact: Interferes with preparation and strategy Alcohol inhibits your ability to learn and store new information

Fact: Affects muscle development Long term use diminishes protein synthesis which results in decreased muscle build up Short term use impedes muscle growth Alcohol can decrease HGH (human growth hormone) by as much as 70%! Alcohol lowers your testosterone level which is essential for development and recovery of muscles.

Fact: Affects muscle recovery Alcohol causes dehydration which 1.Slows healing from injury and 2.Recovering from sore muscles Alcohol interferes with sleep and stages of sleep associated with muscle repair

Only you can decide… Is it worth it?

Poor Decisions / Costly Consequences OVI: 1 st Offense Up to 6 months in jail Fines up to $1,000 License suspension (90 days to 1 year) Criminal Record Future employment Crash and injury

Poor Decisions / Costly Consequences Felonious Assault: 2nd degree felony 2 – 8 years in prison Fines up to $20,000 Assault: 1st degree misdemeanor Up to 6 months in jail Fines up to $1,000

Poor Decisions / Costly Consequences Rape 1 st degree felony year in prison Fines up to $20,000

Poor Decisions / Costly Consequences Hosting Underage Party: You cannot knowingly allow a person under 21, other than your own child, to remain in your home or on your property while consuming or possessing alcohol. 1 st degree misdemeanor Up to 6 months in jail Fines up to $1,000

Poor Decisions / Costly Consequences Hosting Underage Party: – Consequences and Civil Liability Officers can take any alcohol, money or property used in committing the offense. Others can sue you if you give alcohol to anyone under 21 and they, in turn, hurt someone, hurt themselves or damage property.

Winning Alcohol Strategies Choose not to drink (you read correctly; even drinkers sometimes choose not to drink at all at a party) Keep track of the number of drinks you are having Determine in advance not to exceed a set number of drinks Pace your drinks to 1 or fewer per hour Have a friend let you know when you have had “enough” Alternate non-alcoholic with alcoholic beverages Drink alcohol look-alike beverages Avoid drinking games Use a designated driver

Strategies for Alcohol Poisoning Check in with someone who is showing signs of possible alcohol poisoning If they are unable to answer simple questions or incoherent/unresponsive call If they are passed out roll them on their side Monitor breathing and heart rate. DO NOT LEAVE THEM ALONE!!

Alcohol Amnesty If you are on campus and call the medics or OPD because someone is intoxicated and passed out; they will not get in trouble and you will not get in trouble. Emphasis is on getting the person help. Look out for each other. No one gets hurt! Community Approach to Safety

Ethical Responsibilities You are out one night with friends and they are drinking alcohol. One of them is ‘drunk’ and has consumed a lot of alcohol. He/she asks you to pass them another drink. What do you do?

Ethical Responsibilities You are at a party and see someone who is really drunk and passed out. You don’t know the person and the people at the party tell you not to worry about it. What do you do ?

Ethical Responsibilities You are at a party and see someone who has had too much to drink getting in their car to drive away. What do you do?

Ethical Responsibilities You are at a party and you hear a guy from your team talk about getting a girl really drunk and having sex with her. What do you do?

How to Help a Friend Decide to do something. Doing nothing or ignoring the problem will not help the person. Let your friend know that you are worried. Make sure the timing is right. Make sure your friend is sober and you have privacy. Don’t accuse your friend of being an alcoholic or place blame for the problem. Stick to known, specific behaviors. Share with your friend that you are worried about his or her behavior.

Bystander: “Don’t be a Zebra”

Questions and Summary Alcohol and Violence connection NO ONE GETS HURT! “Community Approach to Safety”