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| Do You Want To Help someone you care about? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. Please be patient while I decide if I can trust you. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. Let me tell you my story. The whole story. In my own way. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. Please accept that whatever I may have done, whatever I may do is the best I have to offer and seemed right at the time. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. I am not 'a' person. I am THIS person, unique and special. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5. Don't judge me as right or wrong, bad or good. I am what I am and that is all I have got. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6. Don't assume that your knowledge about me is more accurate than mine. You only know what I have told you. That's only part of me. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7. Don't ever think that you know what I should do - you don't. I may be confused, but I am still the expert about me. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8. Don't place me in a position of living up to your expectations. I have enough trouble with mine. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9. Please hear my feelings, not just my words - accept all of them. If you can't, how can I? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10. Don't save me. I can do it myself. I knew enough to ask for your help, didn't I? Help me to better myself. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rape is a violent crime, an invasion, a frightening experience. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rape affects all women, all men. No matter what their age, race or economic status. All women and men are potential victims of sexual assault. By being aware, a woman can reduce the likelihood of becoming a rape victim. This does not mean all rapes can be prevented. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rapists commit rape -- NOT VICTIMS. Psychological Preparedness | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accept the fact that you are a potential rape victim. Many women operate under the illusion "it will never happen to me. It may. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Educate yourself concerning rape prevention tactics. Become familiar with community rape prevention and counseling. Become aware of locations and situations where rape is more likely to occur and avoid them, or take precautions. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| In a Dating/Friend Situation The majority of rapes that occur are termed "acquaintance rapes" - the rapist and victim know one another. Trust your feelings. If you become uncomfortable in a situation, assertively ask the person to leave. Don't worry about hurt feelings. If possible, let a friend or roommate know who you are with and where you will be. Leave an address and phone number when possible. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| In Your Car | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Keep windows and doors locked. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| If you should be followed into your driveway, stay in your car with the doors locked. Sound horn to get the attention of neighbors or scare the other driver off. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| When parking at night, select a place that will be well-lit when returning to the car. Always make sure the car is locked, and have the keys ready when returning to the car. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Check interior of car before getting in. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| On the Street | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Be observant of things around you. If someone is following you, go to the nearest house or store. Walk near the curb and avoid passing close to shrubbery, dark doorways and other places of concealment. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DO NOT HITCHHIKE. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Avoid short cuts through parking lots and alleys. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Walk with a friend if at all possible. Don't walk alone. If a car approaches you and you feel threatened, scream and run in the direction opposite of the one the car is going. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| When arriving home by taxi or private auto, ask the driver to wait until you are inside. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Don't jog in secluded areas. Know the location of the special emergency phones campus. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| In Your Home | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The best lock cannot function if you fail to lock it. Be sure to keep your doors locked. All windows should have secure locks and frames. All entrances and garages should be well-lit. Never open the door after a knock. Require the person to give their name. In the case of service persons ask for proper I.D. and refuse entrance if you feel uncomfortable in any way.. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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