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