Story highlights John Kasich held a town hall in Watertown, New York

He was asked about what a president could do to help students feel safe from sexual assault on college campuses

Watertown, New York (CNN) A first-year student at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York, asked Ohio Gov. John Kasich at a town hall here how he would help her "feel safer and more secure regarding sexual violence, harassment and rape" as president.

In answering the question, Kasich talked about efforts in Ohio to provide support for college students facing sexual harassment, such as access to confidential reporting, rape kits and the opportunity to "pursue justice after you have had some time to reflect on it all."

He also offered her advice that she should avoid parties with a lot of alcohol.

Kasich said the Ohio efforts should be extended to the rest of the country as well so that students "know exactly what the rules are" and do not feel vulnerable. He also reflected on how having two daughters affects his views on the issue.

"I have two 16-year-old daughters and I don't even like to think about it," Kasich said.

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