PERSONAL SAFETY MEASURES
University
Police Department | Call 417-4441
• Rape prevention program
• Property & Personal Safety program
• Tactical Communication Program to reduce confrontations
Student
Government | Call 471-3166
• Self-defense classes
• E-bus: a late night service for passengers from UT, west campus, and Riverside
areas. Provides a safe alternative to driving to and from Austin's entertainment
district during weekend evenings (Thurs.-Sat. from 8:30 pm–to 3:30 am).
Students, faculty, and staff may ride at no charge by presenting a UT ID. Without
a UT
ID, cost is 50 cents
International
Office | Call 471-1211
• Basic Safety & Security Programs offered during International
Student Orientation courtesy of UTDP. In addition, UTDP offers programs on
bicycle safety and security.
Housing & Food
Service | Call 232-2898
• New Employee Orientation (includes safety)
• Handbook given to all residents
• Orientation sessions for all residents; additional safety programs offered
throughout the year
• Self defense workshops
• Caller ID allows residents to dial *57 after receiving a threatening or
obscene call. Caller's number recorded by UTPD
Human Resource Services |
Call 471-1795
• Classes sometimes offered
• Managing@UT program (includes safety issues)
• New Employee Orientation (includes safety issues)
Dean of
Students | Call 471-3304 for safety and 471-6259 for disability
• "Become Aware of Crime" programs during both student and
parent orientation sessions.
Also offered during fall, spring, and summer school orientations
Voices Against
Violence | Call 471-3515 , call 471-2255 for 24-hr
counseling
• Awareness and Prevention programs at Freshman and
International Student Orientation
• Outreach programs
• Peer-led interactive theater performances
• Training for UT depts. on awareness, prevention, supporting survivors
Updated 10/01/2004 • Send Comments to: vpsa@www.utexas.edu
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