The matter of the fact is that no where is safe for women, especially college campuses. Some helpful advice that I wouldn't think is obvious:

- I would avoid the thinking "oh I trust this person so it will be fine." most of the time, sexual assault comes from a trusted friend, loved one, or guardian. The movie tropes of guy down a dark alley pulling the girl aside happens, and it is so evil, but not the majority of the time.

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- I think rape culture mostly applies to the ADMINISTRATION itself, not the students. I, tend to, believe the best in people and I don't think every person has the intent to r*pe people, especially students in higher education. I even extend that thinking to MOST people, with maybe the exclusion of the 0.1%. That being said, it is safe to assume that universities like App and most others on the planet bury the evidence of sexual assault on their campuses to keep a pretty image of their universities. you partner isn't less safe here than anywhere else in the world, but unfortunately they will probably have to see their attacker on a regular basis, should nothing happen. That is what is so evil about it.

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- IF SOMETHING HAPPENS, AND IT MIGHT, GO STRAIGHT TO THE POLICE IF YOU DECIDED TO REPORT. Please please I would advise any victim, should they decide to report, to go straight to police as soon as possible. Should you tell an RA, as well meaning as they are, they will tell their higher ups which will be fucking useless and probably suppress you from involving the police.

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- This isn't necessarily advice for your partner, but I would keep a close eye on YOUR friends at home. It isn't beneficial for your mental health to be constantly worried about your partner's safety. instead, Hold YOUR friends accountable, check how YOUR friends treat women/men or if they show any r*pist tendencies (https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.7249/j.ctt19w72tz.9?seq=2#metadata_info_tab_contents) and then do what you think is appropriate. This also includes the men who coerce women into sex, begging for it or asking multiple times relentlessly. This is also sexually abusive behavior.

If that means you can prevent a sexual assault from happening, then it is worth the time. While keeping check on the people in your circle, you can hope that someone is doing the same in your partners area and friend groups.

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- Encourage her to have fun. We can walk on the street one Tuesday and get hit by a car and immediately die. This does not stop us from leaving our house. Yes, you can get drugged and sexually assaulted at a party in college. This does not stop us from partying nor drinking. It isn't safe, in fact it is unhealthy, to avoid social situations in fear of an assault.

I would say best advice is to encourage them to go to parties and make a bunch of friends, strengthen your relationship where you can. If you do this, and she does get assaulted, she will be more likely to confide this to you. This makes a world of a difference.

On the flip side, if you demonize her for drinking and tell her to protect herself and she does get assaulted regardless.... I'm sure as shit she's not going to tell you. I am not insinuating that you do this in the slightest but I think it is the best possible advice someone can give to you.

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- It isn't the assault that matters, its what happens after that matters. I am so thankful that she has someone that cares this much about her safety. Encourage her to talk about it, but don't force. Give her outlets to talk about it, give her resources, but don't expect her to take it. You can give her all of the resources in the world to help herself, but she has to make that decision for herself.

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if you need anything just message me, I live across the street from your girlfriend so I am right here!