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Take Back the Night meeting notes and plans, 1982

Take Back The Night : Speaking Out Page 11

now that you know your neighborhood, what can you do to make it safer?

* Attacks occur in and outside of the home. Test the security of where you live. Lock it up as you normally would and then try to break in. Notice accessibilities though windows, poor door locks and fire escapes. Deadbolt locks are always a good investment. There are also locks available for windows and sliding doors.

* Get to know your neighbors and who you can trust in an emergency.

* Leave front or porch lights on or when you know that you will be out late. If your street is particularly dark, light the way for other women by leaving it on all night. It is also a good idea to leave one inside light on when you are gone.

* Clay pots and other glass objects are good window obstructions. If someone tried to enter your home illegally, the noise would warn you.

* Never let anyone into your home that you don't know. If it is a service person--ask for identification. If it is someone in need of assistance, offer to make the call for him.

* REPORT suspicious persons and windowpeekers. The majority of victims attacked in their homes were observed from 10 to 30 minutes before the attack occurred.

* Let your City Councilperson know if you feel lighting is inadequate in your neighborhood.

* There is very clearly an absence of women on the street at night. Walk with a friend or a group of friends at night. Walk the high risk areas as much as possible to increase our visibility.

* When walking alone be aware of everything around you. If you are suspicious of anyone act on your suspicions. Walk up to the fist lighted house and ask for assistance.

* Try to vary your route as much as possible, so your schedule becomes unpredictable.

* Many women carry "legal" weapons for added confidence. These include plastic lemons or limes filled with amonia, commerical protective shields, hat pins, sticks or clubs, lighted cigarettes, etc. Anything that you carry should be immediately handy or accessible--carry them in your hand, not in the bottom of a backpak.

* If you witness something suspicious occurring, call the police immediately--this includes screams, hearing a fight or someone call for help. Try to be as clear as possible concerning the exact location.

* Only use your first initial and last name--encourage others to do the same. Never give out you address or telephone number to someone unless you know who wants it and why.

* Support the Rape Crisis Line by writing or calling your City Councilperson, Johnson County Supervisor or Student Senator. All of the RVA Program's funding comes from these three sources.

* Call the Rape Line 338-4800 for more information concerning safety and prevention measures.

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now that you know your neighborhood, what can you do to make it safer? * Attacks occur in and outside of the home. Test the security of where you live. Lock it up as you normally would and then try to break in. Notice accessibilities though windows, poor door locks and fire escapes. Deadbolt locks are always a good investment. There are also locks available for windows and sliding doors. * Get to know your neighbors and who you can trust in an emergency. * Leave front or porch lights on or when you know that you will be out late. If your street is particularly dark, light the way for other women by leaving it on all night. It is also a good idea to leave one inside light on when you are gone. * Clay pots and other glass objects are good window obstructions. If someone tried to enter your home illegally, the noise would warn you. * Never let anyone into your home that you don't know. If it is a service person--ask for identification. If it is someone in need of assistance, offer to make the call for him. * REPORT suspicious persons and windowpeekers. The majority of victims attacked in their homes were observed from 10 to 30 minutes before the attack occurred. * Let your City Councilperson know if you feel lighting is inadequate in your neighborhood. * There is very clearly an absence of women on the street at night. Walk with a friend or a group of friends at night. Walk the high risk areas as much as possible to increase our visibility. * When walking alone be aware of everything around you. If you are suspicious of anyone act on your suspicions. Walk up to the fist lighted house and ask for assistance. * Try to vary your route as much as possible, so your schedule becomes unpredictable. * Many women carry "legal" weapons for added confidence. These include plastic lemons or limes filled with amonia, commerical protective shields, hat pins, sticks or clubs, lighted cigarettes, etc. Anything that you carry should be immediately handy or accessible--carry them in your hand, not in the bottom of a backpak. * If you witness something suspicious occurring, call the police immediately--this includes screams, hearing a fight or someone call for help. Try to be as clear as possible concerning the exact location. * Only use your first initial and last name--encourage others to do the same. Never give out you address or telephone number to someone unless you know who wants it and why. * Support the Rape Crisis Line by writing or calling your City Councilperson, Johnson County Supervisor or Student Senator. All of the RVA Program's funding comes from these three sources. * Call the Rape Line 338-4800 for more information concerning safety and prevention measures.