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Rape Alarms: A Recent Survey

Written by Adrian Worthington, published 07-16-19

Public Body Obligations to Student Personal Safety

Recent surveys have indicated that one-third of female students in Britain had experienced sexual assault or unwanted advances while at college. But are universities doing enough? Some colleges have been criticised for not taking rape and sexual assault complaints seriously enough.

There is a legal guidance to encourage universities in the UK to investigate allegations of indecent assault or rape because believing that it is purely a police matter, could be breaking the law. Like public authorities, governing bodies have a legal obligation under the Human Rights Act and the Public Sector Equality Duty, to eliminate discrimination and harassment against women.

What are public bodies like Universities and colleges doing for student personal safety?

As well as counselling and training there are initiatives to take a proactive and perhaps more pragmatic approach. Like self defence classes and some student unions are providing rape alarms.

On the training front providers promote student personal safety with a toolkit of skills necessary to deal with personal safety issues; how to recognise a threat to your personal safety and adapt to the situation so you stay safe. Having these skills and the necessary safety equipment could make all the difference if you need to take evasive action or alert people to the threat.

Combining Ear Piercing Rape Alarms and Foul smelling deterrent

Using a rape alarm, knowing when and how to alert the public is critical when you only have a few seconds to decide. Using personal safety alarms as a deterrent for DNA marking, or a red dye or foul smelling deterrent repellent sprays are all options to deter an attacker. It’s not only about an ear piercing sound alert, innovative personal sound alarms can deter and mark your attacker too.

Perhaps convenience is important, so pendant or key ring alarms could be used. Be prepared, choose a design that avoids false alarms and stow away your alarm for easy access.

You might be interested in exploring more about personal safety measures and the legal responsibilities of educational institutions. Speaking of **personal safety**, you may find it useful to read about [**Self-defense**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-defense) and how learning these skills can empower individuals in challenging situations. Additionally, if you’re curious about the broader implications of **sexual assault** on college campuses, check out the article on [**Sexual Assault**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_assault), which discusses various legal definitions and social impacts. Lastly, understanding the **Human Rights Act** can shed light on universities’ obligations towards student safety—read more about it [here](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Rights_Act_1998).

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