| | | | | had a weapon then you should comply with his wishes, |
| Can you think of a more dangerous situation than | | | | this decision is truely subjective of course but knowing |
| being forced against your will into a strangers vehicle? | | | | the dire consequences involved in this type of scenario, |
| It can happen in a blink of an eye and is a common | | | | I personally would resist! HERES HOW: |
| practice with predators. The truth of the matter is that | | | | If you can't escape by running then you should |
| if a predator can get you into a vehicle, he will more | | | | become dead weight! Fall to the ground and let your |
| than likely be able to succeed with his evil intentions | | | | attacker struggle with trying to pick you up. |
| and even more heartwrenching, if it happens to a child | | | | Remember, he will normally only have a few seconds |
| the odds of that child ever being seen again are slim. | | | | to succeed with his intention of getting you into the |
| Authorities have always claimed that if a child is taken | | | | vehicle, if he can't do this in a reasonable time he might |
| to a second location then the possibility of recovering | | | | be inclined to flee the scene. Along with falling down, its |
| that child unharmed or at all is not very good. | | | | very important that you scream at the top of your |
| I have a few helpful pointers that I want you to commit | | | | lungs, "HELP ME, THIS IS RAPE!" over and over. |
| to memory, they might help you to avoid this from | | | | If he succeeds in carrying you to an open door, spread |
| ever happening and if it should, then you will know | | | | your arms and legs so that he can't push you through |
| what to do. | | | | the opening. Push off against the door frame with your |
| First and foremost, "BE AWARE OF YOUR | | | | legs. This will buy you valuable time and hopefully |
| SURROUNDINGS!" This means, for instance, if you are | | | | others around you will come to your rescue. |
| loading groceries in your car, look around you and be | | | | As a parent, you should discuss these techniques with |
| cognizant of anyone approaching you. Look them in | | | | your children, they should yell out "PLEASE HELP ME, |
| the eyes so that they know you are aware of their | | | | THIS IS NOT MY DADDY!" Teach them to use their |
| presence. Keep in mind that when you do any kind of | | | | arms and legs in the same manner. |
| shopping at night you should always park close to the | | | | It is worthwhile to remind you that predators scan for |
| entrance and in a well lighted area. | | | | those people who are oblivious and unattentive to their |
| | | | | surroundings. This gives them the element of surprise. |
| HERE IS WHERE IT GETS SCARY: WHAT IF | | | | DONT GIVE THEM THAT ADVANTAGE! |
| SOMEBODY ACTUALLY GRABBED YOU AND | | | | Lastly, give yourself an extra edge in self protection - |
| STARTED TO FORCE YOU INTO HIS OR YOUR | | | | consider carrying a PEPPERSPRAY on your |
| VEHICLE? | | | | keychain, they are an effective weapon and always |
| | | | | at your fingertips. |
| Some people would recommend that if the aggressor | | | | |