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Originally posted by HotDamnImAPhiMu
- There is no evidence to support the idea that an attacker will go after a woman wearing overalls or with a certain (or long) hairstyle. The single best indicator is the way a woman carries herself -- is she aware of her surroundings? Walking confidantly, as if she has somewhere to be? Making eye contact? etc.
- Mace, pepper spray, etc. are often used against the woman. Typically an attacker is stronger than the attackee, and is able to overwhelm the woman and gain control of her "weapon." Best defence: a personal alarm. Increasingly police are finding that women who employ use of a whistle are suffering dental problems after the attacker hits the woman in the mouth (source of the noise.) Pull the cord/push the button on the alarm and throw it in the bushes. An attacker will often seek to silence the alarm initially, giving you time to get away.
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Thank you so much for this information, that's what I was going to say. The thing about pepper spray...what if the wind is blowing in the wrong direction? Sounds crazy, but it's not farfetched. Also, I want to add some things I've learned:
1) If you are in danger, or God forbid you are being attacked, DO NOT YELL "RAPE!" or something to the extent of "I'm being attacked!" Yell "FIRE!" Why? People are scared of getting involved in what they feel is a "personal" situation (a rape). A fire threatens everyone in the surrounding area, and they are more likely to come running.
2) If you are approached by someone strange and feel uncomfortable, don't be afraid to decline to talk to him, or tell hime to go away. Better to be thought of as rude than be attacked.
3) I cannot emphasize this enough: Always look as though you know where you're going, even if you don't.
I'm thinking of all of you, stay safe. Safety, especially for children, has become a big issue here in southern CA. Stanton is only 8 miles from where I live, and there's been much worrying by parents. Being alert and informed is your best defense.