Mother's Advice to Daughters on Stalkers
My story proves that no woman should ever take her personal safety for granted. In fact, if you are single, live alone or travel for business, there are certain areas of personal safety that make you more vulnerable. Here are some "safety chick" tips that single women should follow to keep safe from crime:
Listen to your gut- My story proves that no woman should ever take her personal safety for granted. In fact, if you are single, live alone or travel for business, there are certain areas of personal safety that make you more vulnerable. Here are some "safety chick" tips that single women should follow to keep safe from crime:
Be a practical party girl. Every year, thousands of emergency room incidents are attributed to women being secretly drugged with substances generally known as "club drugs," like Rohypnol, also known as roofies or the date-rape drug, and Ecstasy, a synthetic drug with mild hallucinogenic properties. The purpose of the drug is to make unsuspecting women uninhibited or even unconscious -- easy targets for rape or other harmful acts. To prevent being drugged, you absolutely must never leave your drink unattended. And only accept a cocktail from someone you don't know if you've actually seen the bartender pour the drink and hand it directly to you.
Travel wisely. For starters, if you're going away, you should pack a flashlight for power failures and reading road maps, a first-aid kit with essentials like Band-Aids and aspirin, prepaid calling cards, a list of emergency contacts and a photocopy of your passport and driver's license. (Just add these items to your overnight bag. Even if you never use a single piece of this pack, it'll just be one less thing that you have to worry about.) You should also leave a copy of your itinerary with your family at home. When taking taxis, be sure to use an established company and note the driver's name and license number. Never share a cab with a stranger and avoid exiting the taxi in a dark, desolate or poorly lit area. Try to get hotel rooms near elevators and highly trafficked areas, as opposed to near long hallways or stairwells. It's also a good idea to take a look around before you enter your room. If you see something you don't like, return to the front desk and ask to be escorted. If a workman wants access to your room, call the desk again to make sure it's a legitimate request. A savvy safety chick is never afraid to ask for help.
Don't give stalkers access. One in 12 women will be stalked at least once in their lives, according to statistics from the Department of Justice. It happened to me. Keeping your personal information private is a valuable safety tool to thwart unwanted visits from a stalker. You should request an unlisted telephone number, remove your home number from directories like those of a church or school, get a post-office box as opposed to having mail sent directly to your home and keep your name off the mailbox and out of databases for subscription services or catalog companies that will spread your contact information all over the western hemisphere.
Safety in India for Women - The safety of girls in India is zero, although some people can say that their city is safe, but thinking of it no place is safe for a girl on her own.
The kidnappings, rapes during broad daylight, and for those girls who travel, work during the night its even worse for them!
Maybe girls should take up self defense classes, which will boost their confidence and protect them when on their own!
Safety Advice For Childrens- Never let anyone into the house. Do not open the door to strangers. Use caller id or an answering machine to screen calls. When answering the phone, never tell callers you are home alone. Tell them your mom/dad is busy and will call them back.
Keep all doors and windows locked.
If coming home to an empty house never enter the house if there are open or broken windows or doors, or other signs of forced entry. Leave and get help from a trusted neighbor.
Stay in the house until parents return home. Do not invite friends over.
Tell parents of any fears or concerns.
There are whole host of additional considerations when the child is responsible for not only him or herself, but also a younger sibling or neighbor.
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