Rape can be a really horrible thing to happen to a woman. It can have many lasting psychological effects after the physical wounds from the attack have healed. These can include a sense of mistrust towards other, paranoia, and flashbacks. There is not one person who would want to have to deal with the fallout of a rape. Therefore, it is very important that you take steps to ensure your safety whenever you go out or attend a party.
Take A Friend
If you are going to a party where you do not know many people, take a friend with you. You can act as one another’s guards, checking in with each other every so often and keeping track on where one or the other goes. If you do not have a friend that can go with you, arrange to stay in contact with a friend every so often. You can agree to text message one another every hour, and if you do not hear from one another for an hour and fifteen minutes or so, raise an alarm.
Always Watch Your Drink
You should never, under any circumstances, leave you drink unattended. This rule applies when you go out to a club or bar as well. This gives an attacker a chance to slip a date rape drug into your drink. A date rape drug is essentially untraceable, and it makes you much more pliable to obey a potential rapist. You should also watch the amount of alcohol you consume at a party. Alcohol dilutes your awareness of your surroundings, and it can leave you vulnerable to an attack.
Have An Escort
When you are ready to leave a party, have a trusted male friend escort you to your car. Being in someone else’s company will discourage a rapist who is looking for an opportunity to attack a woman. Lone women are the most vulnerable to attacks.
Additional Defense Ideas
If you must walk alone out to your car, keep your keys ready to use as a weapon in the event of an attack. It may also aid you to buy Mace. Try to park your car in a well lit area. Remember, if you are attacked, go straight to the police. Many times the shame and shock of an attack will make a woman’s first instinct to go home and take a shower. However, if you do this, you are washing away valuable evidence that the police can use to catch your attacker.
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