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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

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Updated 10/01/2004 • Send Comments to: vpsa@www.utexas.edu  
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