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.
Some indicators are fear, intimidation, jealousy, anger, difficulty communicating between partners, control, manipulation, isolation, and a past history with exposure to violence.
Alcohol abuse, ideologies of male sexual entitlement, weak legal sanctions for sexual violence, witnessing family violence, and attitudes that condone violence. 80% of victims know their attacker.
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."
1 in 3 women experience stalking at some point in their life. 82% of stalkers are acquaintances and former or current intimate partners. Report the individual that is creating your fear, especially if you are changing your appearance and daily routes.
Recognize warning signs and take action to avoid any one on one encounters. MOST INTIMATE PARTNER HOMICIDES are committed with a firearm.
