Rape. One of the major concerns of parents when sending their young teenage daughter off to college. But it’s not only young women who are at risk for being raped. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. 1 in 6 women will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime, and college age women are 4 times more likely to be sexually assaulted. 17.7 million American women have been victims of attempted or completed rape and 9 out of every 10 rapes are female. After being raped what will happen to you? You’re more likely to become depressed, suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, abuse drugs and alcohol, and commit suicide. Not to mention what will you do if you become pregnant? All of these questions are something that women who have been sexually assaulted have to think about and live with everyday. Approximately 73% of victims know their rapists. Think about it.
There is nothing you can do to completely prevent being raped, but there are preventative measures that every woman can take to hopefully keep herself just a bit safer.
- Be aware of your surroundings. Knowing where you are and who is around you may help you to find a way to get out of a bad situation.
- Try to avoid isolated areas. It is more difficult to get help if no one is around.
- Walk with purpose. Even if you don’t know where you are going, act like you do.
- Trust your instincts. If a situation or location feels unsafe or uncomfortable, it probably isn’t the best place to be.
- Try not to load yourself down with packages or bags as this can make you appear more vulnerable.
- Make sure your cell phone is with you and charged and that you have cab money.
- Don't allow yourself to be isolated with someone you don’t trust or someone you don’t know.
- Avoid putting music headphones in both ears so that you can be more aware of your surroundings, especially if you are walking alone. (Rainn 2010)
For more information, visit Rainn's Website
The tips are helpful that you've posted. I also find it's helpful for women to carry mace on their keychains, a security alarm, or a rape whistle stick that also serves as a light source. Also, another helpful tip is for women to make sure that they get a good look at the people that they are passing on the streets; most attackers prey on women that don't notice them, and most likely won't want to attack you because you would recognize them.
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