Question

part e - lo 5, discuss existing personal and community strategies for minimizing the risk of violence

obviously, preventing violent acts from happening in the first place is better than recovering from them. there are steps individuals and communities can take to help minimize or prevent violence and unintentional injuries.

what are some strategies an individual can use to minimize the risk of assault?

select all that apply.

• always use the same, familiar route to travel to your home.
• use a campus escort service.
• talk on your cell phone if you’re walking alone in the dark so that you hear a familiar voice.
• park in dark areas so that you can hide if you feel threatened
• inform friends of your plans and when you expect to return.

Explanation:

• "Always use the same, familiar route" can make one predictable and more vulnerable, so this is incorrect.
• "Use a campus escort service" provides safety by having someone accompany you, so this is correct.
• "Talk on your cell phone if walking alone in the dark" can help you feel safer and also make you less of a target as it may seem like you are in contact with others, so this is correct.
• "Park in dark areas" is unsafe as dark areas are more likely to have potential assailants, so this is incorrect.
• "Inform friends of your plans and return time" allows others to check on you if needed, enhancing safety, so this is correct.

Answer:

B. Use a campus escort service, C. Talk on your cell phone if you’re walking alone in the dark so that you hear a familiar voice, E. Inform friends of your plans and when you expect to return