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AT
HOME
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When visitors
call:
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- If
you have a security chain or peephole, use them!
- Ask
for ID e.g. tradesmen, gas men etc.
- If
you have sight problems, have a magnifying glass handy
at the door to check papers of ID.
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OUT
AND ABOUT
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- Be
alert, Take note of your surroundings and the people
nearby.
- Try
to look and act confident - look like you know where
you are going and walk tall.
- Keep
to the centre of the pavement as this enables you to
see around corners.
- Walk
facing oncoming traffic to avoid potential kerb crawlers
- If
you feel insecure, go to a busy place and either contact
a friend for help, or arrange for a taxi to pick you
up.
- Shout
'fire' rather than 'help' - it can get more results.
- If
you use a wheelchair, keep your valuables beside you.
- When
using a cashpoint, put your money in your purse or pocket
before you walk away.
- Have
your keys in your hand before you get home - it can
save you valuable time.
- Plan
your route, try to avoid badly lit, isolated areas at
night, let friends know what time you are due to arrive,
phone to let them know you're home safe.
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ON
A NIGHT OUT
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- Make
a plan with friends before you set off about arrangements
to get home if separated and try to stick to them!
- If
it is not possible to stay together, take a mental note
of where someone is going and with whom. · Don't leave
drinks unattended or with someone you don't know well.
- If
you find yourself in an argument with someone who is under
the influence of alcohol or drugs, don't try to reason
with them, it may make the situation worse, leave if you
can.
- In
an emergency, call 999.
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TRAVELLING
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| By
Car |
- Keep
your car doors locked at all times.
- Plan
your route so you don't get lost.
- Ensure
you have a map in the car, enough petrol, check your tyres,
and join a monitoring organisation.
- Check
the inside of your car, especially the back seat before
entry.
- If
you feel you are being followed drive to the nearest police
station, honk your horn or call from your mobile phone.
Note the car make, model registration if you can
- When
parking your car, be aware that if may be dark when you
pick it up. Park in a well lit place, if possible, close
to the car park entrance, or a busy thoroughfare.
- Have
your keys in your hand before you get to your car.
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| By
Bus |
- Try
to avoid remote or secluded bus stops.
- Keep
timetables for your bus handy.
- Sit
near the front, close to the driver.
- If
you are approached or harassed by someone, complain to
the driver.
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By
Train |
- Steer
clear of empty carriages.
- If
approached or harassed by someone - move, or complaint
to ticket inspector.
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| By
Taxi |
- Learn
the telephone number of a reliable and trustworthy taxi
company and have it programmed into your phone/mobile.
- Pre-book
a taxi in advance - asking for the driver's name and registration
numbers.
- Avoid
flagging down taxi's in the street · Be wary of the car's
looking systems e.g. child locks. · Sit behind the driver.
- Don't
give the driver too much personal information about yourself
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PERSONAL
ALARMS
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| Personal
alarms can surprise your attacker due to the amount of noise
they make. This can give you valuable time to get away. However,
there are a variety of different alarms on the market to choose
from. It may be worthwhile to have a demonstration of each,
before making a decision about which would best suit your lifestyle.(WRASAC
offers this service during our personal safety workshops) |
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SELF-DEFENCE
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| Attending
courses on self-defence can be useful to build confidence and
self-esteem, they are also fun! Of course self-defence or anything
physical should be practiced regularly. Learning some techniques
could offer your vital time to escape your attacker. No matter
what you do, no-one knows how they will react when attacked,
even if you had done self-defence you may freeze. The blame
always lies with the abuser. If you are interested in attending
one of our FREE self-defence courses, contact the Centre for
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| Women's
Aid |
| Support,
information and refuge for women and their children who have
/ are experiencing domestic abuse. |
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Dundee
(01382) 202 525
Perth
(01738) 639 043
Angus
(01241) 431 659
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| Police
(Family protection unit) |
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Dundee
(01382) 665117
Perth
(01738) 892911
Forfar
(01307) 303921
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| Procurator
Fiscal Offices |
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Dundee
(01382) 227 535
Perth
(01738) 637 272
Arbroath
(01241) 876 555
Forfar
(01307) 463 296
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| Samaritans
National helpline 08457 909 090 |
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| National
Counselling Service Dundee (01382) 305 720 |
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| Victim
Support Witness Service |
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Dundee
(01382) 202 265
Perth
(01738) 638 018
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| Genito-Urinary
Medicine Clinics |
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Ninewells
Hospital Dundee (01382) 425 542
Perth
Royal Infirmary (01738) 473 220
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