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Going to college is an exciting time in a young person’s life. It is a time for gaining new knowledge and experiences, both inside and outside the classroom. Here are a few pointers for college students on staying safe and healthy.

Prevent sexual assault before it starts.

The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS) consists of population-based surveillance data, generating accurate and reliable incidence and prevalence estimates for Initmate Partner Violence, Sexual Violence, and stalking victimization.

Learn about date rape drugs and how it’s used in sexual assault and rape from the Office on Women’s Health.

Find resources from the Office on Women’s Health to help you find support, guidance, and help if you are concerned about your mental health or the mental health of someone you love.

Learn about how depression is diagnosed, treated, and affects other aspects of your life, from the Office on Women’s Health.

Learn about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including its symptoms, risks, and treatments.

Violence against women can have short- and long-term effects on your physical and mental health.

Any type of violence is against the law. Learn about the laws that support women from the Office on Women’s Health.

A life without violence is essential to women’s health. You can take steps to end violence against women.

Learn the signs of dating violence and abuse and how to get help.

Learn the signs of human trafficking and how you can help.

Sexual coercion is sexual activity that happens when you are pressured, tricked, threatened, or forced in a nonphysical way.

Learn the signs and what to do if you suspect violence against women with disabilities.

Know your rights and what to do if you’ve been sexually assaulted on a college campus.