Project Description

Three Basic Rules
  • Stay Alert! Keep your mind on your surroundings, who’s in front of you and who’s behind you. Don’t get distracted. Put away your cell phone when walking in public.
  • Walk purposefully, stand tall, and make eye contact with people around you. Make yourself a “tough target.”
  • TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS. If you feel uncomfortable in a situation, leave. If you think someone is following go to a safe public place.
Public Transportation
  • Try to use well-lighted and frequently used stops.
  • Try to sit near the driver or conductor.
  • Avoid sitting near exits. An attacker can reach in and grab a purse or jewelry as the bus or subway pulls away.
  • Be alert to who gets off the bus or subway with you. If you feel uncomfortable, walk directly to a place where there are other people.
In Elevators
  • Look in the elevator before getting in. Stand near the controls. If you’re attacked, hit the alarm and as many floor buttons as possible.
  • Get off if someone suspicious enters. If you’re worried about someone who is waiting for the elevator with you, pretend you forgot something and don’t get on.