![A staff member giving a presentation to a large group of student athletes](/sites/buddy/files/styles/16_9_placeholder_/public/images/2022/athletics%20pres.jpg?h=0808bdec&itok=Go4wI6K9)
Protective Behaviors
What are Protective Behaviors?
Protective behaviors are harm-reduction techniques that students can use to ensure everyones' safety. Here are some practical and proactive action steps that will empower Jayhawks in their decision-making.
Before going out for an event:
- Make sure your cell phone is charged.
- Identify someone who can be your buddy for the duration of the event.
- Plan how you will return home after the event. (ex. SafeRide, SafeBus, a designated driver, or a ridesharing platform)
While out for the event:
- Alternate non-alcoholic beverages with alcoholic beverages.
- Check-in with your buddy regularly.
- Do not exceed more than 4 drinks for the duration of the event.
- Always eat food before drinking alcohol.
- Have your buddy let you know when you have had enough to drink.
- Pace your drinks to about one per hour.
- Stay with the same group of friends for the duration of the event.
- Consume only one type of alcohol.
Manage your Blood Alcohol Content
If you choose to drink, refer to the charts below to maintain a safe Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level.
![Headline: Stay in the Blue! BAC=Blood Alcohol Content. Blue box reads: 0.00-0.06 Coordination and judgement affected. Yellow box reads: 0.07-0.19 Coordination and judgement impaired. Over the legal limit to drive (.08). Red box reads: 0.20-0.35 Coordination and judgement very impaired. Over the legal limit to drive (.08). Footer reads: If you choose to drink, use this BAC chart to drink responsibly.](/sites/buddy/files/styles/16_9_placeholder_/public/images/2022/stay%20in%20the%20blue.jpg?h=b3d5eb3e&itok=Mrc2vj16)
![BAC Chart for Males show approximate blood alcohol content after 3 hours of drinking for body weights ranging from 120-260 pounds.](/sites/buddy/files/styles/16_9_placeholder_/public/images/2022/stay%20in%20the%20blue2.jpg?h=b3d5eb3e&itok=ASNyAe5-)
![BAC Chart for Females show approximate blood alcohol content after 3 hours of drinking for body weights ranging from 90-220 pounds.](/sites/buddy/files/styles/16_9_placeholder_/public/images/2022/stay%20in%20the%20blue3.jpg?h=b3d5eb3e&itok=VxG0pwtY)