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Time To Get Facts

Women residing off
Grounds, as well as dormitory
residents, are urged to attend
the sessions, she added.

"Considering the growing
number of assaults on women,
it's about time to get the facts
instead of just general advice to
walk in pairs or stay home at
night," Miss Jasperson said.

"Women need a chance to
discuss how to be safe. The
University is no longer a
sanctuary," she added.

Women counselors have
discussed current problems
with the Security Department,
Charlottesville Police
Department, Student Health,
self-defense experts, the
Student Affairs Office, Student
Council members and the
Counseling Center.

The group has researched
unlit areas on the Grounds,
police patrols, and
psychological or physical cues
that women may exhibit which
could endanger them, Miss
Jasperson said. "We hope to
distribute a map which shows
safe areas of the Grounds," she
said, "and to distribute a
reminder bulletin at the
beginning of second semester
recapping what was discussed."