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How to stay safe on the streets.
-Think...
Feel...
and take care.
Think ahead and plan your journey.
If possible go out with someone else, rather than alone.
Avoid deserted or dark streets, parks and alleyways, if you can.
If you can, avoid being with people who are likely to attract trouble.
Avoid being with people who are carrying knives. You could be arrested with them even though you aren’t carrying a knife.
Get a personal alarm. They are not just for women.
Tell a parent, friend, brother or sister where you are going.
Don’t attract attention.
Don’t be flashy with money or mobile phones or too gobby.
Keep your phone, iPod, purse or wallet out of sight and your bag closed or zipped up.
Stay alert and beware.
Don’t wear headphones or have a long phone call when you are walking – be able to hear.
Use your intuition – if it feels scary, get away quick.
If you see or sense trouble ahead, turn around.
Remember, being drunk on alcohol or high on drugs makes you less safe.
Avoid confrontation.
Be prepared to walk away rather than getting into an argument or fight.
If you are in a confrontation, try to calmly talk your way out of it.
Avoid an aggressive stance – crossed arms, hands on hips or a raised arm – or touching someone unnecessarily.
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