Sexual
Assault Prevention
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Be alert. Don’t assume that you
are always safe.
Think about your safety everywhere. Your best protection is avoiding
dangerous situations.
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Trust your instincts. If you
feel uncomfortable in
any situation, leave.
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Always walk, drive, and park
your car in well-lit
areas.
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Walk confidently at a steady
pace on the side of
the street facing traffic.
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Walk close to the curb. Avoid
doorways, bushes, and
alleys.
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Wear clothes and shoes that
allow freedom of
movement.
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Walk to your car with keys in
your hand.
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If you have car trouble, raise
the hood and stay
inside your car. If a stranger wants to help, have him or her call for
help. Don’t leave your car.
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Keep your car doors locked and
never pick up
hitchhikers.
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Make sure all windows and doors
in your home are
locked, especially if you are home alone.
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Never give the impression that
you are home alone
if strangers telephone or come to the door.
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If a stranger asks to use your
phone, have him wait
outside while you make the call.
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If you come home and find a
door or window open or
signs of forced entry, don’t go in. Go to the nearest phone the local
law enforcement authorities.
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