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General Safety
Tips
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Above
all, trust your instincts - keep out of dangerous situations in
the first place.
At Home
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Keep
all doors locked. Install dead bolt locks.
·
Install
peephole. Don't let strangers in, or let them know you are home
alone. Instruct children to do the same.
·
Don't
let strangers use your phone; make the phone call for them.
·
If
you live alone, list only your initial and last name on the
mailbox and in the telephone book.
·
Don't
enter your home if it looks as if though it has been broken into.
Call the police.
·
Don't
hide your keys to your home outside.
·
Keep
flashlights at handy locations in your home in case you lose
power.
·
Keep
the outside of your house well lit.
Driving
·
Keep
windows up and doors locked.
·
Do
not hitchhike. Do not pick up hitchhikers.
·
Check
to make sure no one is in your car before you get in.
·
Travel
on well lit, and populated streets.
·
Park
in well lit areas, close to your destination.
·
Be
aware of your surroundings when approaching your car. Have your
keys ready.
·
Always
have a cell phone when traveling, especially on long trips and
when traveling alone.
·
If
you have car trouble raise the hood and wait inside the car with
the doors locked. Place your valuables on the floor or out of
sight. Call a tow truck or police on your cell phone. If you do
not have access to a cell phone and someone stops to offer help
ask them to call a tow truck or police for help.
·
If
you think you are being followed do not drive home. Instead drive
to a police station, gas station, or convenience store to get
help.
Walking or
Jogging
·
Carry
a whistle.
·
Walk
confidently; be aware of your surroundings. If you think someone
is following you cross the street. Don't be afraid to run and
scream.
·
Walk
or Jog on well lit streets, stay away from alleys, doorways and
shrubs.
·
If
you are driven home at night ask the driver to wait until you are
inside.
In Social
Situations
·
Be
very cautious if you do not know someone well.
·
Be
very clear and assertive about communicating your limits and stick
to them.
·
Don't
use drugs. If you are an adult and drink alcohol always know your
limits, stay in control and remember alcohol affects you judgment
and decision making.
·
Avoid
secluded places.
Following
an Attack
·
Observe
and recall all details.
·
Immediately
notify police.
·
Call
a friend.
·
Cooperate
with police questioning.
·
Undergo
(or have your child undergo) a medical examination.
·
Do
not change or disturb anything where attack occurred.
·
Get
psychological counseling and continued help if necessary.
·
Take
legal action.
ATM
Machines
·
Avoid
ATM machines at night.
·
Approach
ATM machine paying attention to your surroundings.
·
If
something looks suspicious or wrong do not approach the ATM
machine
We
can greatly reduce our risk of crime by developing a healthy
awareness (not a paranoid fear) of the potential dangers which
exist in our society. No matter where we live, we must be aware
that crime exists and yes it can happen anywhere, anytime.
Facts
About Crime
- 1 in 4 females will be sexually
assaulted before she finishes four years of college.
- Campus rape statistics are highest in
the first three months of college.
- 95% of all student crimes are alcohol
and drug related.
- Freshman are naive and independent -
easy targets for campus victimization.
- A major university undergoes
investigation for publicizing date rape tips in their
newsletter.
- Across the country 10 women are raped
every day at the hands of their husbands and boyfriends.
- YOU WILL READ THIS AND DO NOTHING OR
YOU WILL TAKE
ACTION AND PUT YOURSELF AND YOUR LOVED ONES OUT OF THE
CATEGORY OF EVER BEING A PERFECT VICTIM
Crime Statistics
- One woman is raped every 5 minutes in
the U.S.
- Between 60 - 80%of sexual assaults are
committed by an acquaintance of the victim
- 70 - 80% of rapes occur in the victims
home
- Rapes occur among all sexes, ages,
races, cultures
- Nearly one out of four households,
someone was a victim of a crime
- One burglary occurs every 11 seconds
- One vehicle is stolen every 20 seconds
- One aggravated assault occurs every 28
seconds
- One robbery occurs every 47 seconds
- One forcible rape occurs every 5
minutes
- One murder occurs every 22 minutes
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