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Assault Statistics

1 out of every 3 women will be assaulted in her lifetime.

According to the National Crime Victimization Survey, more than 2 1/2 million women in the US experience violence each year.

In the case of rape, only 16% of rapes are ever reported to police. In a survey of victims who did not report rape or attempted rape to the police, the following were the reasons that no report was made:

43% thought nothing could be done

27% felt it was a private matter

12% were afraid of police response, and

12% thought it was not important enough.

1 out of 7 women will be assaulted by their husbands.

1 in 4 college women have either been assaulted or have suffered attempted rape. In a survey of college women, 38% reported sexual victimization yet only 1 out of every 25 reported their assault to police. 78% knew their attackers.

39% of women who have been assaulted during their lifetime had been assaulted more than once.

The United States has the highest rape rate of the countries that report such statistics--4 times higher than Germany, 13 times higher than England and 20 times higher than Japan.

Nearly one third of all rape victims develop rape-related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (RR-PTSD) or Rape Trauma Syndrome sometime in their lifetimes.

More than half of all rape victims tell no one of their victimization.

These statistics have been obtained from the F.B.I., National Victim Center and Crime Victim Research Treatment Center, Uniform Crime Reports for the United States, Boyer and Fine, Koss, Woodruff & Koss.

How To Avoid Becoming A Statistic

You are your own best defense against crime. According to the National Center for the Prevention and Control of Rape, 4 out of 5 women who fight their attackers are able to get away unhurt. Awareness is your first line of defense--awareness of yourself, a potential attacker and your surroundings.

Most Criminals look for individuals who are perceived as:

Weak

Elderly

Mentally or physically challenged

Alone

Distracted or inattentive

Unlikely to put up a fight

Attackers also watch for these opportunities:

A stranded motorist

A broken window

A dark parking lot

A dangling purse

An unlocked door

An open garage

This is reality. It isn’t fair, but it is a reality we must face. You must be prepared for anything. If you don’t act like a victim then you are less likely to become one.

Be Alert.

Know your surroundings.

Be assertive.

Walk with confidence.

Observe the people around you.

Know where you are going.

Use eye contact, don’t look down or away, but don’t invite a confrontation by staring.

Your Sixth Sense

Listen to it.

Trust it.

Use it.

Awareness is the key to preventing a dangerous situation.

If something feels wrong or out of place, it probably is.

Always trust your intuition.

Have a Plan

An attacker has a plan, you should too.

Having a plan is the key to minimizing a dangerous situation and possibly avoiding it all together.

Rehearse your plan. Repetition will make your reaction seem like a natural response.

Have an Escape

In unfamiliar places make a mental note of all avenues of escape.

Look for doors, windows, elevators and stairways.

Look for people that can help you if you are attacked.

Your main objective is not to beat up the attacker but to escape the dangerous situation.

Objectives

You need to learn how to hit and kick.

You need to learn where your attacker is vulnerable so you can hit and kick effectively.

You need to learn how to recognize an attack and how to block or redirect it.

You need to learn how to disrupt an attacker’s balance and how to keep your own.

You need to familiarize yourself with all the weapons at your disposal including fingers, fists, elbow, knees, feet, teeth and nails, along with balance, momentum, speed and surprise.

All of these are skills you can acquire with information and practice. You need to supply the energy, determination and time.

Prepared by Donna Landini
There is no defense without self defense.

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