| Karen is freshman in college. She is very | | | | about to make her final turn to her dorm, the |
| trusting and likes to meet new people. She | | | | man jumped from the darkness. |
| has heard all the stories about college life | | | | |
| and now she is finally here. She is a well | | | | He knocked her to the ground and pulled out a |
| disciplined student, and does not intend to | | | | knife. She was very frightened. The man said |
| let to the social life interfere with her | | | | if you scream, I will kill you. Do as I say |
| studies. All of the students know each other | | | | and you will not be harmed. She said what |
| personally and she is no different. | | | | are you going to do? He said shut up and kept |
| | | | walking. After she had walked a few yards, |
| They do not fully understand the need for all | | | | the friend that she had just dropped off |
| the extra security precautions. Nevertheless; | | | | called her name. She had forgot to ask Karen |
| they act like they are following the rules to | | | | something. |
| keep campus security off their backs. They | | | | |
| pretend to double check hall doors and lock | | | | The friends voice startled the attacker. He |
| their rooms when campus security is making | | | | turned around and Karen broke free. She |
| their rounds. In reality, they just wanted to | | | | screamed and ran as fast as she could toward |
| have fun and could care less about security. | | | | her friend. The attacker ran in the opposite |
| | | | direction. Karen was traumatized. She |
| One night Karen had been out late with her | | | | reported the incident to the police. The man |
| friends at a party. She came back to the | | | | was never caught. Karen eventually left the |
| campus and was about to retire for the night. | | | | school. She feared that the attacker would |
| Her friends dropped her and another girl off | | | | return. |
| about a block from their dorm. It was a | | | | |
| beautiful night out and they decided to walk | | | | You should always pay attention to your |
| the rest of the way to clear their heads. | | | | surroundings no matter where go. Even in |
| | | | familiar territory, you may face criminal |
| They were not aware that someone was watching | | | | attack. Walking with a cell phone in your ear |
| them. It was a wanderer from the nearby rail | | | | or chatting with friends can distract you. |
| yard. Karen and her friend continued to walk | | | | Those who are distracted look like good |
| not really worrying about where they were or | | | | victims to criminals. They may follow you for |
| who might be watching. They were busy | | | | some distance before deciding to attack. |
| chatting and discussing the activities of the | | | | |
| next day. | | | | If you show them that you are aware, they |
| | | | will move on to another target. Continually |
| The man watching them continued to follow | | | | scan your area. Move away from suspicious |
| them. Karen and her friend parted company at | | | | activity and people. Report suspicious |
| her friends dorm. Karens dorm was on the next | | | | activity to the authorities. Be prepared to |
| block, so she continued to walk and the | | | | defend yourself in all cases. |
| wanderer continued to follow. When she was | | | | |