How to avoid Personal Attacks

[In AmericEar]

Thats rrally usefull, I think Im too young to be attacked but its really useful.....

Thanks

[Rubber_Ducky]

Unfortunately, I'd like to be able to agree, but you're never to young to be attacked. There are sickos out there molesting babies There is a myth that aids sufferers can be cured by having sex with a virgin. Young girls, VERY young girls are being attacked because of this 

[Moreta]

Thats very true Ducky and in fact, so much so Im going to add it to the first post. There are some really sick people out there and myths etc about AIDs dont help the matter either. But it is something to keep in mind... theoretically, your never too young to get attacked.
I believe Jessica and Holly were only like 12 or 13 werent they?

[Elecyla]

Thats rrally usefull, I think Im too young to be attacked but its really useful.....

Thanks

Why do you think that noone is too young or too old to be attacked you see it in the news every day take note and be careful

[Lúthien Elanessë]

Thats rrally usefull, I think Im too young to be attacked but its really useful.....

Thanks

Why do you think that noone is too young or too old to be attacked you see it in the news every day take note and be careful

Yep... that happens to little kids and older kids all the time probably.

[Jezebel]

I read in some magazine that a girl of the age of 6 got attacked...

So, don't think that being young makes you get away with it.  Everyone is a victim.

[Aurora]

I've heard of a girl of 8 months old who was attacked, you can't get much younger than that.. I believe it was by her own step father (I think) too, that was a horrid story. *Shudders*

[Hulo_uruk]

I've heard of a girl of 8 months old who was attacked, you can't get much younger than that.. I believe it was by her own step father (I think) too, that was a horrid story. *Shudders*

This is absolutely horrible!Unfortunately in the word there are a lot of unormal people:'(

[In AmericEar]

I've heard that story but I think it was her actualy dad

My friends and I are going out in groups of 5, we're even trying to get everyone in our class to do the same when not accompanied by an adult

[Follower of Sadness]

Those seem like they'd be true. Thanks for the info.

[darkphoenix]

i really hate rapists. like someone tried to rape a 12yr old in my village and then someone tried to abduct a 10yr old from the primary school and now my mum wont let me even walk home from the bus stop by myself. its like, we're supposed to get older and more independent but instead we get less independent because the older we get, the more desirable we get.

[The NOT So Magical Elf]

the best way to avoid bein attacked is to:

1.dont get in to the situation where u might get attacked. ie) going out l8 at night alone, ya kno the sort.. 

2.if u cant avoid it, then take sum1 else, or at least tell sum1.

3.if ur alone and no1 kno's and u get attacked, run.. run hard and run fast and dont look back.

4. if all that fails and they catch up wi u.. fight.

thats why it is my dream to get ppl of all ages interested in martial arts of self defence of sum sort..

u dont hav2 do sum fancy 360 jumping side kick 2 stop urself from bein abducted, jus wack em in the nuts an theyl fall down like a sack of spuds..lol. trust me! 

[Rubber_Ducky]

3.if ur alone and no1 kno's and u get attacked, run.. run hard and run fast and dont look back.

4. if all that fails and they catch up wi u.. fight.

thats why it is my dream to get ppl of all ages interested in martial arts of self defence of sum sort..

u dont hav2 do sum fancy 360 jumping side kick 2 stop urself from bein abducted, jus wack em in the nuts an theyl fall down like a sack of spuds..lol. trust me!

I wish that was true. I heard a while ago of the untimely suicide of a very close friend from my younger years. She'd been raped and unable to live with it. She was athletic, a synchronised swimmer, and always a spunky young lass, so I imagine she tried all of that. However when you're frightened, and they're empowered by passion, I'm sure there's little it'll help, do you think all attack victims simply fall limp and allow it to happen? The bast*rd who tortured my friend is walking around with her teeth marks deep in his hand. I hope it hurt.

Anyway. A very good defense is to purchase one of those personal security alarms. After Nikki's turmoil I've become paranoid and carry mine everywhere. It emits a shrill high pitched sound when initialised, and it's designed to be painful. The idea is when under attack, you thrust it against the attacker's ear and set it off, they recoil in pain at the sound, giving you time to escape (and possibly get them in the nuts as well if you liked  ) If you're around other people, it'll also get their attention. I've accidentally set it off in Mc Donalds once. All the diners looked at me as if I were having a heart attack, sheer fear on their faces, so it works!

EDIT::

Just read back because I was sure that the rape alarms were mentioned. You want to know where to purchase them. Mine's from Lloyd's chemists, maybe try there. Boots should also do one (Boots do everything these days). Mine also has a torch.. but I can't work out how to turn it on 

EDIT EDIT ::Woolworths MIGHT have one as they're pretty close to doing everything (haven't got a pharmacy at woollies yet! LOL!) and try Tesco, Asda, Argos and Savacentre too, just pretty much any shop that likes to specialise in a little bit of everything. A (large) pet shop might have one, since walking your dog at night is a common reason for you to be out on your own away from a busy, built up area. That's what Nikki was doing when she was attacked. Also out doors shops like Millets and Cotswolds might have them too (along with their multi functional knives and walking sticks with blades in for climbing up mountains! )

[EG]

Try the Suzy Lamplugh Trust site

The whole trust is dedicated to the education of Personal Safety.  There are courses to attend, and online advice... including... How to choose a personal alarm, Safety whilst driving, Safety whilst at Home, Safety Out and About, Safety for Kids

AND... of course, you can buy the alarms in their shop

http://www.suzylamplugh.org/store/alarms.shtml

[Isiong]

Woah. I only just found this topic, but thanks for all the tips. I normally have perfume on me, is that enough to impale eyesight or does it have to be some kind of spray. And the alarm things are a really good idea, I am going to get one because even though I live in a really quiet area, you never know. Man, I feel quite ashamed now of times when I've been drinking and left my drink just hanging around...damn I really got to stop doing that!

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