Sending your daughter off to college is one of the proudest moments of parenthood. You have watched her grow, guided her through challenges, and helped her become independent. Now she is stepping into a world of freedom, new experiences, and adulthood.

But for many parents, this milestone comes with an undercurrent of worry. You are not just thinking about tuition or textbooks. You are wondering if she will be safe.

The reality is that college campuses, while full of opportunity, are also places where young women face increased risk. Sexual assault, harassment, manipulation, and pressure are unfortunately part of the world many students walk into.

Nearly one in four undergraduate women in the United States experience sexual assault before graduation. Many never report it. And many never feel safe again.

As a parent, your role does not end when you drop her off at school. You can still be a guiding voice. You can still help prepare her not just for academic success, but for personal safety and empowerment.

What to Teach, What to Say, What to Give

Start with trust and openness.

Your daughter is more likely to come to you if she knows you will listen without judgment. Talk early and often about the realities of boundaries, consent, and healthy relationships. Make it clear that her safety is never something she should feel ashamed to prioritize. Let her know that her instincts matter. That if she feels uncomfortable, she does not need to explain why to anyone.

Discuss common situations she might face.
This could include walking home at night, feeling pressure at a party, or navigating unwanted attention from someone she knows.

Help her understand that it is okay to leave any situation, no matter what. Give her permission to protect her peace. Role-play possible scenarios if she is open to it. Talk through ways she might respond.

Help her build a support system.
Encourage her to connect with trusted friends, mentors, or campus staff. Make sure she knows where the campus counseling center is and what local resources are available.



You can also look into community-based support like RAINN, Love is Respect, or the National Sexual Assault Hotline.

Equip her with tools that go beyond advice.
Words matter, but so do actions. One way to show you care is by giving her a safety device she can use if something ever feels wrong.

That is where Amulet SafeTech comes in.

Our discreet safety necklace is designed specifically for women who want protection without needing to pull out their phone or make a scene. With the press of a hidden button, she can send an alert to chosen contacts, trigger a fake phone call, record video or audio, and more. It works seamlessly with our mobile app to give her quiet confidence wherever she is.

Amulet does not replace your love, your guidance, or your presence. But it gives her one more layer of support when she needs it most.

Practical Tips for Parents of College-Bound Daughters

• Have a conversation about digital safety. Talk about sharing locations with friends, being mindful of what she posts, and setting strong boundaries online and in person.
• Encourage her to take self defense or personal safety workshops. Many universities and local centers offer these for free.
• Make sure she has key phone numbers saved. This includes campus police, local emergency services, a few trusted contacts, and crisis hotlines.
• Talk about alcohol, consent, and peer pressure. Let her know that nothing ever gives someone the right to cross her boundaries.
• Teach her that asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. Whether it is calling a friend, going to counseling, or reporting an incident, she deserves support.
• Consider small gifts that show support. A journal, a cozy throw, noise cancelling headphones, a self care kit, or an Amulet safety necklace all send the same message: I care about your safety, your comfort, and your confidence.

Let her know that home is still her safety net. That no matter how far away she is, she is not alone. That even when she is becoming her own person, you are still here to support her in every way that matters.

College should be exciting, enriching, and empowering. It should not be a place where young women are forced to shrink themselves to stay safe. And while you cannot always be by her side, you can give her the tools, the conversations, and the reminders that she deserves to feel protected and powerful.

- Amulet SafeTech