Didja Know...

You can help reduce the risk of violent crime by taking the following self-protection measures:

Stay out of isolated areas

· Avoid little-used stairwells and parking lots.

· Don't get on an empty elevators with strangers.

Trust your instincts

· If you sense trouble, get away as soon as possible.

Show confidence

· Walk at a steady pace, keep your head up.

· Avoid carrying lots of packages...it can make you look defenseless.

Use caution on dates

· Beware of alcohol and drugs, they affect judgment.  Be aware of how

  much your date uses tem too.

· Don't leave your drink unattended.

· Don't drink anything you didn't get, open or pour yourself.

· Provide your own transportation.

· Avoid secluded places

When responding to an attack

· Size up the situation.  You may have several options.  You may scream for

  help, run away, use a whistle, as a last resort, offer resistance.

· Remember your safety is what's important.  do whatever you think is best.

· Whatever you choose to do, do it QUICKLY!

For more information, or if you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, PLEASE call your local abuse hotline immediately!

In Oakland County, Michigan contact HAVEN at 248-334-1274.

Nationwide call R.A.I.N.N. at 1-800-962-2873

For additional resources, click on our links.html page.

Pam Drake

Artist and Founder

Judy M. Rauckhorst, MSW, LCSW
Editor, The Dysfunktional Card Co.
Vice-President, Family Life Today, Inc.
Clearwater, FL

^*  information provided with permission by: HAVEN, Oakland County, MI