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Preventing Rape
by Robert Young
If you are in immediate danger
of being raped, here are some things that you can do.
Make a loud noise - Carry a whistle
or scream "police" to attract attention.
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Run - Only run if there is somewhere
safe to run to. If there is no where to go, you may aggravate
the assailant further by running.
Stall - Speak calmly and rationally.
Try not to plead, cry, or show that you're scared. This may be
the reaction that he is looking for.
Urinate or vomit - Do anything
that you can to repulse the assailant. Tell him that you have
a STD or AIDS.
Fight - Women who resist attacks
and act quickly are less likely to be raped than those who are
passive. The optimum time to react is in the first 20 seconds
when the body releases chemicals in the blood that help to put
up a fight. Be cautious if he has a weapon. |
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Keep alert - Even though it will
be difficult, try to pay attention to as many details as possible,
so that you can identify your assailant.
Get help - Call 9-1-1 as soon
as possible. Police are becoming more willing to help victims
of rape. You are not obligated to press charges or go to court.
Collect evidence - Do not bathe,
shower, or douche. If you change clothes, put the clothes you
were raped in into a bag and seal it.
Tell someone - Call the police,
rape crisis counselor, telephone operator, or friend. It is very
important that someone knows and that it is not kept a secret.
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