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Earlham’s Campus Safety and Security Office can be reached 24 hours, and they are an inconspicuous, though reassuring, presence on campus. There are no blue phones or escort services, but the campus’s small size means that security is never far away, and students can’t help but develop a great sense of familiarity with the campus and their peers, evidenced by the many unlocked dorm rooms and bicycles on campus. Earlham prides itself on its sense of community responsibility. Sometimes, however, students can be blinded by the laid-back Earlham attitude and forget that crimes like theft and sexual assault are a reality on all college campuses, no matter how Quakerly they may be. The economy in Richmond has seen better days, but the area around Earlham is mostly homey and residential, and while almost everyone on campus feels safe most of the time, some may not want to walk back to their dorms alone at night or leave their bikes unlocked. While many Richmondites are lovely people, it is not unusual for Earlham students to report seemingly random acts of confrontation or intimidation. In general, however, students look out for each other and feel safe on and off campus. As most of the hidden dark side of student relations involves alcohol consumption at parties, it’s important to go to parties with friends you can trust. If you take simple precautions, you won’t get bent out of shape staying safe. Crime is minimal, and most of the time, Earlham is like a big extended family.

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Health & Safety at Earlham College

figzubat

'15

Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

4.2

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I Always Felt Very Safe..

The Earlham campus takes 2-3 minutes maximum pretty much to walk to anywhere, including most of the student housing. I never felt unsafe, though it's poorly lit at night. I never heard of any incidents, like muggings or stabbings like you might hear of from some city college. Earlham was/is very safe.

Nov 03, 2011

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rachelwinsberg

'14

Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

3.1

B-

Campus Crime

Earlham is generally a very safe place, but recently there have been some muggings on and near campus. They are clearly not done by Earlham students, but it still makes me nervous to walk home alone.

Sep 05, 2011

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Cchicka

'14

Religion

4.6

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Safe

Earlham is a pretty safe campus, but it could use panic buttons.

Jul 21, 2011

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