COLLEGE SAFETY N.O.W. FAIR
Sunday, July 22, 2018
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Bolingbrook Community Center
201 Canterbury Lane
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Join Will County NOW and other local agencies* to learn the best ways to stay safe when you head off to college.
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Door Prizes-Grants-Food
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Tickets-$5.00/per person.
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QUESTIONS?
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Stay safe while away at college.
What will you learn at the College Safety N.O.W. Fair?
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How can you prevent being attacked while in school?
Learn tips on self defense, dorm room safety, skills for walking at night, party safety and more.
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How do I protect myself from hazing?
Learn the definition of hazing and how you can prevent it from happening to you and your friends.
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What is consent and how do I know if I have it?
When does NO MEAN NO? If I had consent last time, do I still have it? Is my partner capable of giving consent? What does safe sex mean and why is it important?
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What do I do after an attack?
Where should I go if I am attacked and what are the most important steps to take? Who can I contact at my school to help me? What are my legal rights?
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What does "don't be a bystander" mean?
What can I do if I see someone being attacked? See Something-Say Something.
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How do I find a school that is safe for me or my child?
Where can I see school's safety records and prevention programs. Are there additional resources for my LGBTQIA+ student? What is Title IX and who is the school's coordinator?
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*The College Safety N.O.W. Fair is brought to you in conjunction with the following agencies and organizations: Will County National Organization for Women, Guardian Angel Community Services, Fear No More, Men4Choice, Youth Outlook, PFLAG, Communication Resource Consulting, Inc. Will County State's Attorney's Office, League of Women Voters-Naperville, American Association of University Women-Lockport, Joliet Junior College, Northern Illinois University, Valley View Community School District, Illinois NOW LEF, Planned Parenthood of Illinois, Romeoville Police Department, Will County Health Department, ICAS, Law Offices of Miriam Herrmann-Szatrowski, Free Wheeling Design.