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Personal protection is one of the best ways to prevent crimes. [1] X Research source A lot of times, crimes only happen because a criminal saw an opportunity to commit one—and that includes sexual assault. Like any safety tips, these aren’t a guarantee, but they can give you a little more confidence when you’re out and about or home alone. Keep reading to learn how you can stay safe and protect yourself from perverts.
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QuestionHow do you protect yourself from predatory men?Frank Blaney is a Certified Qigong and Tai Chi Instructor with over 15 years of teaching experience. Passionate about making Qigong more accessible to people, Frank is the author of "Qigong: The Quick & Easy Start-Up Guide." He also holds a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Jujitsu and trains executives and staff of corporations, NGOs, and communities in self-care, personal performance and conflict resolution. He holds an MA in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Peacebuilding from California State University Dominguez Hills.Utilize again your body language and your words to set up some verbal boundaries. The more direct you can make that and more clear in tone, without yelling and showing you're scared, the better.
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QuestionHow do you protect yourself from abusive people?Community AnswerMartial arts! Practice boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, etc. It's especially good for girls and women to become skilled in the martial arts.
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- ↑ https://www.ctcd.edu/locations/central-campus/student-support/title-ix/title-ix-training-for-students/safety-tips-protecting-yourself-from-sexual-assault/
- ↑ https://www.consumerreports.org/privacy/how-to-protect-yourself-from-camera-and-microphone-hacking/
- ↑ https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/teens/bullying-safety-privacy/online-privacy-and-staying-safe
- ↑ https://staysafe.org/must-have-safety-rules-at-home-for-your-family/
- ↑ https://www.npr.org/transcripts/160256476
- ↑ https://www.ctcd.edu/locations/central-campus/student-support/title-ix/title-ix-training-for-students/safety-tips-protecting-yourself-from-sexual-assault/
- ↑ https://www.edmontonpolice.ca/CrimePrevention/PersonalFamilySafety/PersonalSafety/AloneOutdoors
- ↑ https://www.ctcd.edu/locations/central-campus/student-support/title-ix/title-ix-training-for-students/safety-tips-protecting-yourself-from-sexual-assault/
- ↑ https://www.edmontonpolice.ca/CrimePrevention/PersonalFamilySafety/PersonalSafety/AloneOutdoors
- ↑ https://www.rainn.org/articles/staying-safe-campus
- ↑ https://www.ctcd.edu/locations/central-campus/student-support/title-ix/title-ix-training-for-students/safety-tips-protecting-yourself-from-sexual-assault/
- ↑ Frank Blaney. Certified Tai Chi & Qigong Instructor. Expert Interview. 19 May 2020.
- ↑ https://women.westchestergov.com/other-domestic-violence-resources/sexual-assault/defending-yourself
- ↑ Frank Blaney. Certified Tai Chi & Qigong Instructor. Expert Interview. 19 May 2020.
- ↑ https://www.rainn.org/articles/staying-safe-campus
- ↑ Frank Blaney. Certified Tai Chi & Qigong Instructor. Expert Interview. 19 May 2020.
- ↑ https://women.westchestergov.com/other-domestic-violence-resources/sexual-assault/defending-yourself
- ↑ https://women.westchestergov.com/other-domestic-violence-resources/sexual-assault/defending-yourself
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