Kishwaukee College Advisors are available to confidentially assist students and refer to Safe Passage and other resources if appropriate and desired. To schedule an appointment with an Advisor, call Student Services at 815-825-9375.

Reports made to the Sheriff’s Office, Title IX Coordinator or Director of Student Success will be considered formal reports to the College and will be investigated through administrative procedures.

• Executive Director Human Resources • C1101 • 815-825-9732 (Title IX Coordinator)
• Vice President of Student Services • C2165 • 815-825-9807 (Title IX Coordinator)
• DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office • C2177 • 815-825-9529 (On-Campus Law Enforcement)

• bSafe

• MyForce

• uSafeUS

1. Be aware of your surroundings. Knowing where you are and who is around may help you find a way to get out of a bad situation.
2. Try to avoid isolated areas. It is more difficult to get help if no one is around.
3. Walk with purpose. Even if you don’t know where you are going, act like you do.
4. Trust your instincts. If a situation or location feels unsafe or uncomfortable, it probably isn’t the best place to be.
5. Try not to load yourself down with packages or bags because this can make you appear more vulnerable.
6. Make sure your cellphone is with you and charged and that you have cab money.
7. Don’t allow yourself to be isolated with someone you don’t trust or someone you don’t know.
8. Avoid putting music headphones in both ears so you can be more aware of your surroundings, especially if you are walking alone.

1. When you go to a social gathering, go with a group of friends. Arrive together, check-in with each other throughout the evening, and leave together. Knowing where you are and who is around you may help you find a way out of a bad situation.
2. Trust your instincts. If you feel unsafe in any situation, go with your gut. If you see something suspicious, contact law enforcement immediately. Local authorities can be reached by calling 9-1-1 in most areas of the U.S.
3. Don’t leave your drink unattended while talking, dancing, using the restroom or making a phone call. If you’ve left your drink alone, get a new one.
4. Don’t accept drinks from people you don’t know or trust. If you choose to accept a drink, go with the person to the bar to order it, watch it being poured, and carry it yourself. At parties, don’t drink from the punch bowls or other large, common open containers.
5. Watch out for your friends, and vice versa. If a friend seems out of it, is way too intoxicated for the amount of alcohol they’ve had, or is acting out of character, get him or her to a safe place immediately.
6. If you suspect you or a friend has been drugged, contact law enforcement immediately. Local authorities can be reached by calling 9-1-1 in most areas of the U.S. Be explicit with doctors so they can give you the correct tests (you will need a urine test and possibly others).

From RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network).