Sisterly Advice...

[ebb]

I've just been having a rather serious chat with my sister. Being that I've recently been mugged, and previously someone attempted to grab me and drag me off, my sister and I had the following conversation:

Debs said:

Was just reading through your journal, reminded me - I read something the other day. They interviwed some convicted rapists about what they looked for in a potential victim...some good advice follows.

DON'T walk about looking at your phone / watch / looking in your bag - you look distracted.

If someone approaches you from the front hold your hands out in front of you and SHOUT stay away / dont come closer etc. They look for VICTIMS who will act like victims.

SO make lots of noise and struggle like hell.

They generally go for women with long hair, in a ponytail so they can grab it.

Carry an umbrella or something - they dont like to be attacked back!!!!! But something long - keys dont scare them.

They will only stick around for 2-3 minutes if you put up a struggle - cos they wil be caught if they stick around much longer - so remember that!

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[sciamachy.livejournal.com]

Urban myth - there is actually no statstical evidence to suggest women with short hair are any less vulnerable to attempted assaults. The only way that might be of any use is if you shave your head. Check out snopes.com for their take on it.

[ebb.livejournal.com]

Just wanted to post what my lil sis had said... I've a memory like a sieve and some of it sounds quite reasonable! I'll go check that link....