Sending your child to college is both an exciting and emotional time. As with any rite of passage, the separation and the transition to a new environment has the potential to propagate safety and security concerns for both parents and future students. Some of these concerns can be alleviated by an on-campus visit and a first-hand experience of the safety and security measures utilized on campus. Nevertheless, there is more that can be done in order to increase the safety, security and well-being of future students.
Below is a list of resources that can assist parents and prospective student to assess and compare the safety and security of different educational institutions. It is important to note that relating these resources provides a far better understanding of the potential risks than any of these standalone factors.