Prevention
• Put change in your wallet in case you
need to call for a ride home.
• Recognize the early signs of a potential
assault.
• Examine your surroundings constantly
and carefully.
• Verbalize your resistance loudly.
• Exhibit confidence in potentially threatening
situations.
• Never assume sexual assault can't happen
to you.
• Travel in groups whenever possible
These are just a few tips when considering prevention of a sexual assault. Use the following sites to educate yourself and your group members on how to avoid an assault in the first place.
TeensHealth was created for teens looking for honest, accurate information and advice about health, relationships, and growing up. This site offers a safe and private place that is available 24 hours a day to get the doctor-approved information you need to understand the changes that you (or your friends) may be going through - and to make educated decisions about your life. The following link provides information about what you should know about date rape. Date Rape: What You Should Know
Advocates for Youth is dedicated to creating programs and advocating for policies that help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. This link gives helpful advice on what to think about before going on a date and contains a list of do's and don'ts that can be informative. How To Prevent Date Rape - Teen Tips
The RAINN organization is nationally known and they provide wonderful information. About a third of the way down on this page they list prevention tips. What Should I Do?
CONTACT Delaware is a preeminent provider of help line services for the state of Delaware and beyond. This web site provides great tips on how to avoid stranger rape and date rape.