Let me be real clear from the beginning
of this post…if you have been sexually
assaulted, IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT.
PERIOD. No matter what you did or did
not do…the choice was 100% the
decision of the perpetrator. They could
have chosen to not violate you, but they
did not make that choice, so it is THEIR
fault and only theirs.

Now with that said, I want to offer you
some tips that can perhaps help protect
you from being a victim of sexual assault,
but I want you to understand that even if
you follow all these steps or if you slip up
on one of them, and you experience a
sexual assault, it still is not your fault.
These tips are simply meant to help make
you more aware and lessen your chances.
15 Tips for Protecting Yourself from
Sexual
Assault

1. Trust your instincts – If your gut is
telling you that you should not be alone
with someone, leave. If you feel the party
you are at is getting a little too out of
control, get out. If you are starting to get
creeped out by how someone is looking at
you or what they are saying to you, call a
cab or find a friend.

2. Be prepared. Before you go out make
sure your phone is fully charged, carry
some cash, and have the number of a cab
company programmed in your phone.

3. Don’t share too much on-line about
what your
plans are – 61% of attackers are known by
the
victim.
At a Party

4. Stick together with your friends or let
them
know where you are going . It does not
hurt to
have code words to alert a friend if you are
getting
uncomfortable.

5. Be aware of your alcohol
consumption. My first recommendation is
don’t drink…especially if you
are under age. But if you are going to have
a drink,
know your limits. There is no disputing the
fact that
alcohol compromises your ability to make
responsible decisions and be accurately
aware of your situation. Over half of sexual
assaults among college students involve
alcohol.

6. If you do have a drink, don’t let it out
of your
site . You never know when someone
might slip
something into your drink. If you leave it
unattended, get a new drink. Never accept
a drink
from someone you don’t know.

7. Be ready to speak up to help someone
out. If a situation seems wrong, step up.
Find others to
support you and then offer some
distraction to rescue a friend or peer from
a questionable situation.
When Walking Alone

8. Keep your eyes scanning – Stay alert
and pay attention to your surroundings.

9. Keep your ears listening – Don’t have
earphones in

10. Keep your feet moving – Walk with a
purpose

11. Choose a smart route – Try to stick to
well-traveled areas even if it is not the
most direct
path
On a Date

12. Tell a friend where you are going

13. Don’t compromise your standards – Set
your
boundaries and be firm. “I don’t want to” is
a good
enough reason.

14. Understand that consent to sexual
activity can be
withdrawn at any time.

15. If your date is making you
uncomfortable – call a
friend and use a code word, or, if you can,
make an
excuse and leave.

Feel free to add yours.

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my brother the only way you can protect yourself from sexual assault is by using CONDOM

Cholls:
my brother the only way you can protect yourself from sexual assault is by using CONDOM

Oh! I take it as you don't know the meaning of assault.

Elves:
Oh! I take it as you don't know the meaning of assault.

my brother take it or swallow it na you sabi i don talk my own.

Cholls:
my brother take it or swallow it na you sabi i don talk my own.

Okay