Haverford College
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Haverford students generally have a good relationship with the Safety and Security Department. The campus is safe, though it’s open to the public during the daytime, and there are occasional petty thefts. Most of these thefts occur within the Haverford College Apartments. The apartments are located on the south part of campus in Ardmore, a working-class neighborhood that is a bit poorer than the surrounding communities (which are extraordinarily wealthy). Security is also notified of all public parties and is very good about taking sick students to the hospital without notifying the police of underage drinking or drug use. Because of this, nobody fears calling security if someone needs medical attention. This policy is preferable to the “zero tolerance” attitude at most colleges, where drinking is always done behind closed doors, and students can get in trouble for calling security if a friend needs to get his stomach pumped. This is not to say that we have very many cases of people binge drinking, but when something does happen, it’s nice to know that help is available.

It’s important to remember that going into Philadelphia is
another matter entirely. Provided you know where you are at all times, however, Philadelphia should present little more personal risk than campus does. The general feeling of well-being is part of Haverford’s community atmosphere and is a great reflection on the school’s Honor Code.

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Health & Safety at Haverford College

havneuro15

Neuroscience '15

5.0

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Safety First

Be safe - you will be fine. The campus is safe, and we have probably the most cohesive community around.

Jan 08, 2012

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MarcusModulus

Economics '14

5.0

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Health, Safety and Security

Haverford is probably the safest place I've ever been. The college depends on a strong civil society and community to invest students in promoting a safe environment. Students trust one another and care for the well-being of all members of the community, from the children of faculty to other students that they haven't met. This environment leaves violence, peer pressure and hate out of the question. In freshmen year, students frequently attend Peer Awareness Facilitation (PAF) meetings as part of the customs program. These events faciliate an understanding of others and real connections between students. Connections which foster compassion, friendship and a belief in the good intentions of others.

Oct 20, 2010

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Anonymous

Haverford College Student

Haverford is the safest place I...

Haverford is the safest place I ever been. There have been a few incidents, but problems are extremely rare. I have never had any problems. I’m a small girl, but I feel comfortable enough to be walking by myself really late at night without any worries.

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