There are many things that women can do to reduce their risk of assault. Women need to be aware of their surrounding at all times. They need to know how to identify a potentially dangerous situation and have a plan if they encounter this. Women should always care mace in their purse. If it nighttime, it is important for women to have someone with them at all times. It is safer to be with someone else rather than be by themselves. When getting into their vehicle it is very important to look behind your seats before taking off. If you are home alone it is important to always lock the doors. If someone rings the door bell it is crucial to look through the peep hole before answering the door.
These are just a few safety measures that can be taken to prevent an assault. Anyone can be assaulted at any given time. The key to prevention is education and be prepared.
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- Melissa Bell
- I am happily married and have 3 beautiful children. I currently am a nurse and work for a home health agency.
Melissa,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. I wrote about knowing surroundings as well. However, I did not mention about locking the door at home and looking through the peephole. Our door does not have one. We actually have the windows on either side so the people can actually see in. That makes me realize we need to get something to cover them. We do have 2 dogs that will meet anyone at the door. That has defiantely helped when pushy salespeople have come up.
Thank you for a great reminder about the door.
Amy Morrow
I also have heard that seeming confident as you walk to your car can deter some assailants. They look for women who seem unsure or scared. We have been selling some items on Craigs List lately, and we try to weed out strange e-mails. Technology has added new avenues for criminals. All your ideas are great and I agree with them 100% percent! Especially the peep hole!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you I think that we all need to be more aware of our surroundings. I have lived by myself for two years and I follow all of your guidelines. I always lock my door and I do not open the door if I do not know who the person is.
ReplyDeleteBeing aware of your surroundings and all of the tips you gave are important. With my daughter being 14, we are always telling her to look around and keep her head up when her and her friends are together. We sometimes let he go to the movies and pick her up after they are over and I make sure I am there early enough to see her walk out of the theatre so she doesn't have to be out there with just a group of girls. Your stategies are oones that I have definately shared with my daughter and hope she follows!
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