Be prepared to physically and psychologically protect yourself. An excellent way to get ready is to think ahead. Here is a list of suggestions to help you do that:
-Think through how you normally react to crisis situations. Do you run, freeze up, or fight back?
-Think of a few past examples to see if you have a pattern. You can change how you react by imagining a different reaction if needed.
-Talk to friends about ways to handle confrontations and rehearse different actions.
There is no right or wrong way to react. Every situation is different. The correct action depends on a variety of factors such as the location, the assailant, presence of weapons, your personal reactions, etc.
When You Are Walking
Plan and walk the safest and most direct route. Walk well-lighted streets at night. Be alert to your surroundings; appear confident and purposeful. Become familiar with businesses that are open after hours. If you feel scared, go straight to a location where there are other people. Walk with a companion if possible, particularly at night. Carry your keys and cash in a pocket, not in a handbag or billfold.
If you are being followed by a person in an auto: Turn around and go quickly in the other direction. Try to obtain the license plate number and a good look at the car and call the police. If you are being followed by a person on foot: Turn around to let the person know you see them. Immediately cross the street and walk or run toward a location where there is likely to be other people. Call 911 or get someone else to call for you.
In cases involving verbal harassment: Ignore it and walk away. If you are alone at a bus stop, go to the next stop if there are others there.
When Driving
Drive with car doors locked and windows shut. Keep your billfold, handbag, and valuables out of view while driving. Do not leave them next to you on the seat. If you see another motorist in trouble, don’t. Call the police for assistance. Park in well-lighted lots. Look around before you get out of your car. Put valuables and packages in the trunk or out of sight before you get to your destination. Always lock the doors, no matter how soon you plan on returning. When returning to your car, have the door key in hand. Look inside before you unlock the door and get in. If you are being followed while driving, drive to the closest police or fire station and beep your horn.
When You’re Home
If there is someone strange at your door, don’t indicate that you are home alone. Do not open the door to anyone you do not know without knowing their identity. Identification cards can be pushed under the door. If someone wants to use your telephone, offer to make the call yourself while the person waits outside. Never let a stranger through an apartment security entrance. Do not give any information to “wrong number” callers. Ask instead,Ask, What number are you calling? Never tell an unknown caller that you are home alone. Know the identity and intent of any person calling for information about you by calling the person back. Hang up right away if you receive threatening or harassing calls. Do not say anything. If the calls continue, keep a log of the date, time, and content of all calls. Then notify the police and the phone company.
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