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Reduce the risk of rape and sexual offences |
| Take precautions: • If possible, avoid walking alone. Your best defence is having other people nearby. • If you walk alone, plan your route carefully. Take note of stores or restaurants that are open should you need to ask for help. • Stay in well-lit areas as much as possible. • Walk on the side of the street facing the traffic. • If you work late, don't go to your car alone if you can avoid it. Ask somebody to escort you to your car. • Have your keys ready when you approach your car or home and get into the car or enter your home immediately. • Never pick up hitchhikers of either sex. • Don't leave food or drinks unattended in public places. • Don't accept drinks or food from strangers. They could be spiked - say "No". • Don't leave a party or a social event with someone you do not know or have just met. Say "No". • Don't hitchhike. • When you get home and find that a door or a window has been forced open while you were absent, do not enter. Call the police or your security company. • Never allow people that you do not know into your house. • Alcohol may be legal but it impairs your judgement, which could make you more vulnerable. Do not trust people who encourage drinking. Warn your children about the dangers of drinking. If you are going to a place where alcohol will be difficult to avoid, make sure to have friends with you and look after each other. This is especially important for women, young girls, and young men and boys. • Don't rely on a ride home from someone who is going to drink; as you will be faced with an unsafe situation. • Keep in mind: Most victims know the rapists. You have the right to say "No". Do not leave the care of your children to anyone you are not 100% sure of. People known to the family commit most child rapes. Hints courtesy of the South African Police Service The Star 27/01/09 Click here to respond to this article - Your responses will get vetted and printed on "Have your Say" Click here if you would like to be alerted to new Crime Awareness articles. |
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