Stanford Recreation and Wellness, BeWell, and the Department of Public Safety have partnered to offer free self-defense resources to the campus community to empower you to learn techniques to physically protect yourself when faced with potentially dangerous situations.
Following the AlertSU warnings in August and October regarding rapes reported on campus, personal safety and situational awareness have been on the minds of many in our community. The university continues to identify and implement enhancements to our safety infrastructure on campus, including increased lighting and the expansion of security cameras. Additionally, employees can now enroll in an informational webinar and 1.5-hour workshops on self-defense. Additional workshops are also being offered to the student community.
Register for a free informational webinar
BeWell will offer a free Healthy Living webinar on self-defense with Stanford teaching specialist Jon Keeling, on Mon., Nov. 14, from 12-1 p.m. You can register for the virtual webinar Self-defense - Develop understanding and skills to empower yourself now. Starting Nov. 17, the recorded webinar will be available on the Healthy Living Webinar Archive.
Learn new techniques to protect yourself in person
These free self-defense workshops will be held in person on the Stanford campus. They are also led by Jon Keeling and cover legal and ethical considerations, explanation of violence dynamics, threat assessment, situational awareness, and physical skill practice. Below is the current schedule of classes. Space is limited, so register early.
- Fri., Dec. 9 at 7:00 p.m.
- Sat., Dec. 10 at 12 noon
- Fri., Jan. 27 at 7:00 p.m.
- Sat., Jan. 28 at 12 noon
Campus Safety Resources
The Department of Public Safety also publishes the Annual Safety, Security, and Fire Report, which provides details about campus safety protocols. This report, along with the list of campus safety resources below, can be saved or bookmarked for future reference.
Escort/Transportation Services
- 5-SURE Safe Rides provides students, faculty, and staff escorts or transportation service to and from Stanford campus locations, including work locations, parties/events, sporting events, campus residences, and libraries. This service operates 7 days a week between 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. during the fall, winter, and spring academic quarters. (Phone: 650-725-7873)
- Allied University Security Services will escort SRWC staff to and from the Barron Garage or the surface lots. (Phone: 650-723-7792)
- School of Medicine Security Services: Across School of Medicine (SoM) facilities, employees may contact 650-723-7222 for security assistance.
- Stanford Transportation Emergency Ride Home Program provides alternative transportation when an unforeseen emergency arises. Additionally, encourage the use of the Marguerite shuttle when moving around campus. (Phone: 650-723-9362)
Support Services
- Faculty Staff Help Center offers our community confidential counseling to address work and personal issues and provides workshops, discussion groups, and facilitation services for difficult conversations. (Phone: 650-723-4577)
- Sexual Violence Support & Resources provides our community access to urgent help, including confidential emotional support, options for reporting an assault, temporary accommodations, and other safety measures. (Phone: 650-725-9955)
Other Safety Resources
- Blue Emergency Towers are located throughout the Stanford and SRWC campuses, allowing individuals to request immediate assistance from local law enforcement resources. Pushing the large red call button on the tower connects immediately to local emergency dispatch, is staffed 24 hours a day, and also activates a blue strobe light on top that alerts others, including responding deputies, to your location.
- Department of Public Safety provides law enforcement security and general public safety services supporting the university’s academic and research mission. (For non-emergency calls: 650-329-2413)
- Red Folder provides faculty and staff guidance on responding to and assisting distressed students.
- SHARE Title IX Office is the university’s central resource for redressing and preventing sexual harassment and sexual violence issues experienced by all Stanford community members. (Phone: 650-497-4955)
For more information about the Annual Safety, Security, and Fire Report and other resources, visit https://police.stanford.edu/.
