Crime Prevention : Safety Tips

How to avoid rape situations

• Avoid walking alone as much as possible. Your best defence is having other people nearby.
   
• If you walk alone, plan your route carefully. Notice stores or restaurants that are open should you need to ask for help.
   
• Stay in well-lit areas as much as possible.
   
• Walk on the side of the street facing traffic.
   
• If you work late, don't go to your car alone if you can avoid it. Ask somebody to escort you to your car.
   
• Have your keys ready when you approach your car, home and enter immediately.
   
• Never pick up hitchhikers of either sex.
   
• Do not leave food or drinks unattended in public places.
   
• Do not accept drinks or food from strangers. They could be spiked - say No.
   
• Do not leave a party or a social event with someone you do not know or just met. Say No.
   
• Do not hitchhike.
   
• When you get home and find that a door or a window has been forced open while you were absent, do not enter. Call the police.
   
• Never allow people that you do not know into your house.
   
• Remember: most victims know the rapists.

You have the right to say No.

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