Directions: In part A we are interested in precautions that NIU women take at some point and time. In part B we are interested in your views as to the pervasiveness of crimes on our campus. In your answers, please be objective and honest so that we may learn from you how we cope with crime against women on this campus.

Please read each question carefully and respond appropriately.

A. Safety Behaviors (Please circle your answers)

1. I sometimes carry a safety device (i.e. pepper spray) on my person. Yes No

2. At times I call my roommates/parents if I will be late. Yes No

3. Once in a while I check the back seat of my car to see if an intruder is hiding there. Yes No

4. Once in a while I take the Huskie bus at night for safety. Yes No

5. I sometimes check behind the door before opening it. Yes No

6. I sometimes look around while I am walking to know exactly who is around me. Yes No

7. At times I try to avoid dark places at night. Yes No

8. I occasionally walk on lighted sidewalks rather than dark places. Yes No

9. I sometimes avoid walking toward groups of people. Yes No

10.I sometimes avoid speaking to strangers. Yes No

B. Safety Concerns (Please circle your answer)

1. How concerned are you of being assaulted on campus?

Not concerned at all 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Very concerned

B. Safety Concerns (Continued)

2. How common are assaults on this campus?

Very rare 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Very common

3. How concerned are you of being burglarized?

Not concerned at all 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extremely concerned

4. How often do burglaries occur on this campus?

Very rare 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Very common

5. Have you ever been physically assaulted?

Yes No

6. Do you know of someone who has been physically assaulted on this campus?

Yes No

7. How long have you lived at NIU?

_____ years

8. Do you live in a(n)

Apartment Dorm Sorority Other ________________

9. What is your class standing?

Freshman Sophmore Junior Senior Graduate Student At Large

Other______________________________________