© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Chapter Nineteen: Protecting Your Safety

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. What Are Intentional Injuries?  Injuries purposefully inflicted By the victim By another person  Interpersonal violence  Family violence  Violence in communities

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Interpersonal Violence  Homicide The intentional taking of one person’s life by another person  Assault  Robbery  Rates of violent crime victimization Higher for males than females for all types of violence except rape and other sexual assault Higher for young adults Higher for African Americans

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Interpersonal Violence  Stalking Repeated visual or physical proximity, nonconsensual communication, or threats that would cause fear in a reasonable person  Sexual harassment Unwanted attention of a sexual nature Could occur in a campus, class, or work environment Workshops and educational seminars are now common and serve to educate men and women on this topic

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Interpersonal Violence  Bias and hate crimes Criminal acts directed at a person or group solely because of a specific characteristic Race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnic background, etc.

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Interpersonal Violence  Rape and sexual assault Crime of sexual aggression in which the victim is forced to have sexual intercourse  Acquaintance/date rape Forced sexual encounter between individuals who know each other Use of alcohol, Rohypnol (roofies), ketamine hydrochloride (special K), and gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) play a role in date rapes

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Family Violence  Use of physical force by one family member against another with the intent to hurt, injure, or cause harm Intimate partner violence Maltreatment of children Maltreatment of elders

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Violence in Our Communities  School violence Fights Theft Weapons-carrying Bullying  Violence in college College students experience less violence than same-age nonstudents  Youth and gang violence

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Campus Safety  Be aware of potential threats  Think constructively about your personal safety  Use campus safety resources

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Identity Theft Prevention  Order a copy of your credit report and review it carefully  Avoid obvious, commonly used passwords  Keep personal information at home secure  Ask about security procedures at work/school  Read all bills carefully and recognize all charges  Do not give out personal information by parties requesting it unless you have consented  Be wary of pickpockets and carry only the information needed  If you are a victim, contact the police and credit bureaus quickly

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Unintentional Injuries  Injuries that occur without anyone’s intending that harm be done  Recognize that injuries are preventable  Be aware of injuries that occur in the following environments or situations: Motor vehicles Home/residence Recreational activities

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Motor Vehicle Injuries and Safety  Motor vehicle crashes are leading cause of injury deaths  Prevention Avoid alcohol or other drug use Drive safely, following speed limits Avoid distractions (phone use, etc.) Wear safety belt Keep vehicle in good condition

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Motor Vehicle Injuries and Safety  Motorcycle safety Wear a helmet Protect skin from serious injury  Gloves, boots, heavy clothing Get proper training Don’t ride on wet roads if you don’t have to Ride defensively Avoid alcohol or other drug use

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved.  Fatal motor vehicle crashed by gender and age  Alcohol and fatal motor vehicle crashes

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Residential Injuries and Safety  Poisonings  Falls  Exposure to heat, smoke, flames  Suffocation  Firearms

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Recreational Injuries and Safety  Obtain appropriate instruction to build skills  Use proper safety equipment  Take a first aid course  Avoid use of alcohol and other drugs  Be aware of weather and other environmental conditions  Learn to swim

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Chapter Nineteen: Protecting Your Safety