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Preventing Rape
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
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's going for.
Urinate or vomit
- Do anything 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.
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,
friend. It is very important that someone knows and that it is not
kept a secret.
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