“…Make Jacksons field a safer environment for the students of UCA and just as importantly, the citizens of the Medway area. As such we, the undersigned, feel the first act in making the field safe for all its users is to have lights that shine on the field and act as a deterrent for attackers”.
We, the undersigned, petition the council to:
Put an end to attacks on Jacksons Field
“For years now UCA students have fallen victim to attacks whilst crossing Jackson’s Fields. Many of the students are using the field and public footpath as a way to reach their cars in the nearby free parking on City way, whilst others use it as a way of getting home. These incidents have been known to occur more frequently during the winter months as the evenings get darker and most students leave the campus at closing time of 8pm. Despite many regular awareness campaigns run by the student’ union and student services to prevent further attacks, these incidents are occurring more frequently year on year.
We realise that the lack of lighting on Jackson’s Field as well as the lack of parking spots can directly correlate to the high number of attacks which occur during an academic year. In conclusion we acknowledge that UCA has done as much as possible to educate and help prevent further crimes on the field and furthermore understand that the field is not owned by UCA but by the local council.
We believe that for this reason our case should be brought to Medway council for debate and that we must push to make Jackson’s Field a safer environment for the students of UCA and just as importantly, the citizens of the Medway area. As such we feel the first act in making the field safe for all its users is to have lights shine on the field and act as a deterrent for attackers.”
We, also note that incidents involving students are regularly reported to the institution, rather than the police directly, which may have an affect on Medway council’s action regarding this situation.
For this reason we have also included statistics of the number of incidents recorded to UCA this academic year.
Note: Student and Staff signing this petition are people who currently live, work and/or study in Medway.
Updates
January 23, 2013
The council remains silent on our request for lighting at Jacksons Field. Reach out to your local representative today and demand they prioritize student safety before another incident occurs.
January 23, 2013
The momentum we have built proves the community is done with these safety risks at Jacksons Field. Post the link to your Facebook feed right now and text three friends to demand that the council installs lights.
Reached 100 supporters
January 23, 2013
6 Comments
About time something was done. The lack of lighting is ridiculous for such a busy route.
Its pitch black walking through there at night. Honestly surprised it took this long to ask for lights.
My daughter goes to UCA and I worry every single day she walks home. Sort it out council.
Jacksons Field is a nightmare after dark. Total breeding ground for trouble.
Seriously need lights! Tired of feeling like I have to run for my life just to get to my car.
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“…Make Jacksons field a safer environment for the students of UCA and just as importantly, the citizens of the Medway area. As such we, the undersigned, feel the first act in making the field safe for all its users is to have lights that shine on the field and act as a deterrent for attackers”.
We, the undersigned, petition the council to:
Put an end to attacks on Jacksons Field
“For years now UCA students have fallen victim to attacks whilst crossing Jackson’s Fields. Many of the students are using the field and public footpath as a way to reach their cars in the nearby free parking on City way, whilst others use it as a way of getting home. These incidents have been known to occur more frequently during the winter months as the evenings get darker and most students leave the campus at closing time of 8pm. Despite many regular awareness campaigns run by the student’ union and student services to prevent further attacks, these incidents are occurring more frequently year on year.
We realise that the lack of lighting on Jackson’s Field as well as the lack of parking spots can directly correlate to the high number of attacks which occur during an academic year. In conclusion we acknowledge that UCA has done as much as possible to educate and help prevent further crimes on the field and furthermore understand that the field is not owned by UCA but by the local council.
We believe that for this reason our case should be brought to Medway council for debate and that we must push to make Jackson’s Field a safer environment for the students of UCA and just as importantly, the citizens of the Medway area. As such we feel the first act in making the field safe for all its users is to have lights shine on the field and act as a deterrent for attackers.”
We, also note that incidents involving students are regularly reported to the institution, rather than the police directly, which may have an affect on Medway council’s action regarding this situation.
For this reason we have also included statistics of the number of incidents recorded to UCA this academic year.
Note: Student and Staff signing this petition are people who currently live, work and/or study in Medway.
Updates
January 23, 2013
The council remains silent on our request for lighting at Jacksons Field. Reach out to your local representative today and demand they prioritize student safety before another incident occurs.
January 23, 2013
The momentum we have built proves the community is done with these safety risks at Jacksons Field. Post the link to your Facebook feed right now and text three friends to demand that the council installs lights.
Reached 100 supporters
January 23, 2013
6 Comments
DONT WAIT UNTIL SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY HURT!!! Put the lights up ASAP.
About time something was done. The lack of lighting is ridiculous for such a busy route.
Its pitch black walking through there at night. Honestly surprised it took this long to ask for lights.
My daughter goes to UCA and I worry every single day she walks home. Sort it out council.
Jacksons Field is a nightmare after dark. Total breeding ground for trouble.
Seriously need lights! Tired of feeling like I have to run for my life just to get to my car.
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DONT WAIT UNTIL SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY HURT!!! Put the lights up ASAP.