Always Bev's mission is to educate and empower individuals with skills for personal safety to prevent and defend against sexual assault, predatory behavior and violence.
"We can't eliminate predatory behavior but we can greatly reduce the opportunities for these types of action." ~Barb Jordan~
There is safety in numbers. When you have the chance, take somebody with you. If possible try and stay in groups of 3 or more.
Your body language should be strong and with a good walking pace. Keep your head and eyes up. Make eye contact with people who approach you or linger in your environment.
Never take open drinks from somebody you don't know or trust. If you have a drink and decide to put it down, do not pick it back up and finish it's content.
Understand intrusive conversations and be aware about the personal information you are sharing with others, even if they are a familiar face.
Fear, intimidation, jealousy, anger and difficulties in communicating between partners. Additional signs include controlling behavior, isolation and anger as well as a past history of exposure to violence.
Harmful use of alcohol, ideologies of male sexual entitlement, weak legal sanctions for sexual violence, witnessing family violence, and attitudes that condone violence.
Stand firm if your response to somebody is “No.’ Your first thought is typically the right thought. Don't be charmed or manipulated to change your decision. Trust your intuition. Honor your "No."
If you are concerned about the behavior of an individual, report it. Some examples include threatening words, intimidation, aggression or stalking.
Recognize warning signs and take action to avoid any one on one encounters. MOST INTIMATE PARTNER HOMICIDES are committed with a firearm.
Assistant Chief of Police WSU
.
Retired Sergeant LAPD
.
Retired Police Lieutenant
Sergeant Madison County Sheriff Department
U.S. Army 2nd Ranger Battalion