I'm a self-defense expert. Here's the advice I give college students about protecting themselves from sexual assault on campus.

I'm a safety coach who recently looked into crime stats on college campuses.I found forcible sex offenses made up nearly half of campus crime at schools with federal funding.Students.

need to practice safe drinking, operate on a buddy system, and always stay alert...

Since '88, the Clery Act has required all colleges that receive federal funding to report crimes that happen on or near campus..

According to the Education Department, robberies accounted for 2% of on-campus crime, aggravated assault 7%, motor-vehicle theft 12%, burglaries 32%, and forcible sex offenses 44%...

Finally, it's important to understand that 90% of sexual assaults on campuses are perpetrated by somebody known to the victim, the Justice Department says..