Women's Security
Do
not look like a victim! Walk tall. If you are being harassed then
let the him know that you are not going to give him an easy time. Use
body language, aggressive eye contact and finger pointing
and If the harassment turns in to an actual assault then
use your voice SCREAM SCREAM and SCREAM AGAIN and if possible
have a good personal attack alarm handy. Kick and hit as hard as you
can and hit him where he is most vulnerable. If he attacks from behind
hit backwards with your elbows. Use shock tactics such as asking
him what his mother would think "if she could see you now"?
If you have been the victim of
an rape contact the police as soon as possible, get to a hospital
that has rape kits. Take full advantage of all the support
available, get counselling. In the extremely fragile state you are in
after such an attack the police may seem threatening or insensitive but
they are on your side and will ensure that you get
proper treatment and care.
A rape kit can not be argued
with. DNA evidence ALWAYS works in such cases. Help catch the
low-life before he has a chance to do it to someone else. A rapist is
one of the lowest forms of human life and needs to be locked away.
If you are being assaulted and
there are people within earshot then instead of shouting 'RAPE' or
'HELP' you should shout 'FIRE. That way you will have much more chance
of people coming to your assistance. It is a sad fact that in our
cities people no longer help others if there is a risk to themselves.
Finally, if you see someone
acting suspiciously then make sure that you are not in danger yourself
and inform the police or security.
Personal attack alarms
are effective if used correctly. You must not allow the assailant to
get it from you. Combined with an attack such as a kick in the groin or
shins it can disorient him and allow you to get away. The Fox40 Whistle
can produce 115dB of sound which works just as well as an electronic
alarm and has the advantage of never needing batteries. www.fox40whistle.com
Women:
If you are being attacked, or if you see someone being attacked and you
want help from other people, yell "FIRE!". Most people will come out to
see what's going on. --- Mary G.
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