Rape is the act of forcing somebody to have sex with you, especially when you use violence.

It is estimated that about 400,000 women are raped every year in America. In most cases the criminals go unpunished. Of those 400,000 cases, only 2% of the rapists go to jail for their crime.

Rape violates the body and the mind. Most rape victims develop psychological problems. They find it difficult to develop relationship and they seldom trust anybody. This will affect their future sex life.

It is easy to get into situations in which you are vulnerable to rape.

Step 1: Date wisely.

Don't let appearance fool you. Looks can be deceiving, and anyone can be dangerous. Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was a good-looking and well-educated man.

Do not drink excessively or use drug that could cause dizziness when dating so you could be mentally and physically alerted.

Do not choose a lonely location. It is preferable to use a much busy location unless you know the man very well.

Step 2: Park your car wisely:

The number one place rapists abduct their victims is the grocery store parking lots, office parks and public restrooms.

When you are parking make sure no car is following you behind. When you come back to your car, be careful to look around, into the car, back seat and the passenger seat etc. If you are parked next to a van, then enter your car through the passenger side. It is common for most serial killer to pull their victims into their vans while the women are attempting to enter their cars. If you see someone suspicious in a car parked next to yours, go back the shopping mall or your office and look for a policeman or security officer to accompany back to the car.

If you are trapped, maybe someone pointing a gun to your head in your car; gun the engine of the car and run into anything. The airbag will give you some protection while the man behind at the back seat will get the worst of it. It is better to take such a risk where people are than to be whisk away to a remote location where you will find no one to help.

Beware of men who may want to play on your sympathy. Ted Bundy, the serial killer was said to abduct his victims by pretending to be a disabled man and would ask for help or assistance into his vehicle.

Step 3: Self Defense - Tae Kwon do.

a) Target your hit at delicate areas like the groin, eyes etc.

b) Grab a finger and bend it as far as you can.

c) Carry pepper spray.

d) If you are kept at the boot of a car, destroy the back light and stick your hands out through the hole in a crazy way to alert people. The driver in the front seat will not see you, but many people outside will see you. This method has saved many lives.

e) Don't come out in the night when you hear a noise outside the house. It is better to call the police.

f) Most rapists attack early in the morning - between 5:00a.m. - 8:30a.m, so be on guard.

g) If you see a suspicious or frightening figure coming towards you, yell stop! Shout it on top of your voice.

h) Call 911.

Henrickson Dia.

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