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- 1. HOW TO HELP PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SEXUAL ASSAULT And what to do if it happens to you
- 2. SOMEWHERE IN AMERICA SOMEONE IS RAPED EVERY TWO MINUTES. In a perfect world, education about rape would center around teaching individuals NOT to do it, rather than teaching them ways to help avoid it from happening. And while we never think it is going to happen to us, rape happens to EVERYONE, regardless of age, sex, beauty, race, or religion. The unfortunate truth is that rape can happen to anyone, anywhere, and at any time. Rape does not discriminate. And while there is no absolute method for ensuring It will never happen to us, we can take measures to avoid situations that can leave us vulnerable to becoming a victims of rape.
- 3. AVOID SITUATIONS THAT RENDER YOU VULNERABLE • Avoid parking lots and garages at night. • Always walk in groups or pairs at night when possible. • If you must walk alone at night, walk with confidence, have keys ready, be alert, refrain from activities that distract you from your surroundings, such as wearing headphones, texting, or browsing social media.
- 4. DRINK RESPONSIBLY • Always have your drink with you, never leave it unattended. If you do happen to abandon your drink for any reason, the safest thing to do is toss it. • Drinking too much can alter your judgement, interfere with your ability to asses a situation properly, and your hinder your ability to fight off an attacker. • Keep an eye on friends who may have had too much to drink.
- 5. OTHER THINGS TO REMEMBER… • Always trust your instincts. If something feels off, that means it usually is. Don’t just assume you’re being paranoid. • Don’t’ be afraid to get involved if you notice something suspicious.
- 6. IF YOU SUSPECT YOU ARE BEING FOLLOWED OR ARE ABOUT TO BE ATTACKED Make Some Noise – Call the police, talk to yourself - speak loudly. Draw attention to yourself. Yell for help or scream fire. Look – Always make eye contact. An assailant will be less likely to attack if he (or she) knows you will be able to clearly identify him later. Change Course – Find a the nearest public place to go into or a nearby house and knock on the door.
- 7. IN THE UNFORTUNATE EVENT OF AN ATTACK, REMEMBER TO S.I.N.G. •S - Solar Plexus: This is the area below the rib cage just above the abdomen. Using your elbow, jabbing someone in this area will knock the wind out of them, potentially giving you time to get away. •I – Instep: Using your heel, stomp as hard as you can on the top part your assailants foot. This move especially works good if you happen to be wearing shoes with heels. •N – Nose: Using the bottom part of you palm in an upward motion does well to fend off an attacker. Not only can you break their nose, but this move also causes eyes to water, making it more difficult to see. •G – Groin: Striking your attacker in this area hurts no matter how you do it.
- 8. AND REMEMBER…It is NOT YOUR fault! Not even if… you were wearing a short shirt you were walking home alone late at night you let him drive you home you had too much to drink you used to date you were flirting with him at a party You said yes and then changed your mind you didn’t say no you didn’t fight back
- 9. IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW BECOMES A VICTIM OF RAPE. Contact your local police, medical care professional, or … The National Sexual Assault HOTLINE 800.656.HOPE Free. Confidential. 24/7