After reading this very descriptive article, “Student Perceptions of Safety and Helpfulness of Resources,” which specifically focuses on those who have experienced a loss of feeling safe. Showing the seriousness and how effective this can be for students on campus. This article focused on precise numberizations of how, when, and how students' safety felt at jeopardy. From the text stating that “most students have low perceived safety and identified helpful campus resources that may increase their safety”.

The article also identified campus resources that students feel make a positive difference, but the overall takeaway was that many students still do not feel as safe as they should. The authors emphasize that colleges can strengthen student safety by improving the visibility and helpfulness of their support services, increasing patrol presence, and addressing areas where students feel unsafe. This research supports the mission of “Safe Steps After Dark”, showing that student concerns about nighttime safety are real, measurable, and important. It provides evidence that improving campus safety requires listening to students’ experiences and taking meaningful action to address their needs.

Merianos, A. L., King, K. A., & Vidourek, R. A. (2017). Student Perceptions of Safety and Helpfulness of Resources. American Journal of Health Studies, 32(2), 90–101. https://doi.org/10.47779/ajhs.2017.90