What can a woman do to reduce her risk of assault?
Since we are in the university, the topic of date rape as an assault is one to address. When a woman goes out on a date with someone I think it is important for her to be accompanied by girlfriends/peers and always be in an environment where prospective credible witnesses are present this will reduce her risk of assault. A woman can reduce her risk by being alert and aware of her surroundings. She should also be prepared for assault as well by carrying protection whether it is mace or pepper spray. Assault at times can be prevented, but for those instances where it can not, a woman should ask her self this question. My freshman year in college, I took woman’s self defense, and from time to time I talk to my cop friends and polish up on my moves.
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Having protection with you especially at night time is a good thing to keep you from being attacked. Self-defense classes are a good thing to take especially when you know you are more prone to being attacked. Women are more likely to be attacked than males any day. Because many feel women are not strong and they can not defend themselves. Women should do all that they can to prevent them from being attacked, I know for sure that I make sure I am not walking by myself, but then if I have to I will find someone to talk to on the phone.
Joyce,
I did not even think about
'date rape' and it happens too often. We just cannot be too careful! Thanks for reminding us to always let someone know where we are and with whom we are with. I have made it a practice to meet individuals out at a public place to avoid inviting them to my home and to have my own car should I feel the need to leave. I also have friends to call me within an hour or so, just to checkin and see how things are going. You can't be too safe these days.
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