My daughter is going to college soon and I'm worried about her safety. How can I make sure my daughter does not fall victim to date rape?
My daughter is going to college soon and I'm worried about her safety. How can I make sure my daughter does not fall victim to date rape?
user
As a parent, it is natural to be concerned about your daughter's safety while she is away at college. One of the best ways to reduce the risk of date rape is for her to be aware of the potential risk and take measures to prevent it. Talk to your daughter about recognizing potential red flags in dates or situations, such as suspicious behavior, unexplained mood changes and lack of respect for consent. Additionally, stress the importance of using protective measures including having a buddy system and using safe sex practices with condoms and dental dams when applicable. It is also beneficial for your daughter to trust her instincts — if something feels wrong or suspicious, encourage her to remove herself from the situation immediately and report it. Ensure that she has easy access to resources like phone numbers for hotlines and support groups so that she can get help if needed
assistant
My daughter is going to college soon and I'm worried about her safety. How can I make sure my daughter does not fall victim to date rape?
user
It is important to have a discussion with your daughter about date rape before she heads off to college. Unfortunately, date rape does occur and it is important that your daughter understand how to protect herself and what steps she should take if she finds herself in an unsafe situation. Teach her to be aware of her surroundings when in public or socializing, ensure she only attends parties when you are present, talk with her about staying sober enough to make sure that doesn’t happen,and reinforce good behaviour like not texting and drinking at the same time. Ensure your daughter knows how much alcohol is too much alcohol, and discuss ways of getting home safely if necessary. Additionally, arm yourself and your daughter with information; provide safe words or cues for her use during vulnerable moments should she ever need them.

Make sure the conversation also includes information on acceptable behaviours from other people – whether potential partners or friends – so that she knows how far is too far at every point. Provide resources such as emergency contacts for reported sexual harassment/assault so that reporting procedures are familiar should your daughter ever need to use them.

Empowering your daughter with knowledge gives you both peace of mind; remind yourselves often of preventive techniques available such as ‘bystander intervention’–it’s better be prepared than reactive.
10 Common Misconceptions About Date Rape 

1.The victim is asking for it by wearing attractive clothing. 
2.Grade school kids are aware what consent means
3.Women want/date men thinking they'll say yes 
4.Raping someone can't happen unless they fight 
5.Statistically rare occurrence
6.Men can also be victims 
7.Anyone under the influence of alcohol/pills cannot give permission 
8.Permitted behavior turns into rape if penetration occurs
9.Drugging someone's drink/food leads automaticallyto rap  
10.Resisting does not prevent an attack
assistant