Tips on HOW to Avoid Date Rape

Avoid sending mixed signals that confuse a verb ‘NO’ with action that encourage sex. You can say no yet your actions are inviting him for sexual advances. Don’t play games with anyone about feeling especially when you are drinking. Establish clear limits for sexual behavior and communicate these limits with your partner. If possible avoid body touching on your first date and stick to formalities. Firmly tell the person to stop any unwanted sexual advances made and shout or make loud noises if he doesn’t stop. Break things if possible to attract attention while calling for help. Avoid drinking or using drugs that might impair your judgment and if you must drink have someone you trust near by to keep watch. Avoid sitting in dark corners and don’t leave your drink any how because it can be spiked with drugs. Do not leave a party with a stranger or hitchhike rides from strangers. Get a taxi or call a family member or friend to come for you. Drive your car with door locked and check the floor and backseat before you drive off. Do not park your car in isolated or deserted dark places. Those are the hideouts for predators because no one can see you. Get your car keys ready before going to your car to avoid wasting time rummaging through your bag outside next to your car hence attracting attention to yourself. That is a potential place for you to get mugged. Tell a friend of family where you will be going and with who in case they have to come for you or to rescue you. Have the police hotline number on your phone speed dial all the time for emergency reason Get as much information about your partner as possible before going on the date and while on the date. Don’t give out too much of your personal details and trust your instincts all the time. They always right.