Using good judgment and trusting your intuition can help keep you safe.
Know your limits – Before you begin a dating relationship, decide what your boundaries are. Since these are your limits, they should be created by you and not influenced by your partner.
Communicate your limits clearly – At the beginning of a dating relationship, make your limits known. Do not be embarrassed of the limits you have set. Communicate your limits in a confident manner as they are not something to be debated, rather something to be respected.
Talk with your partner – Talk about your sexual expectations prior to engaging in sexual activity. Rule of thumb: Talking about sex should occur with both feet on the floor.
Be aware of your date’s actions – “Little” acts of disrespect like name calling, teasing or put-downs may be a warning sign of disrespect for your decisions or boundaries.
Trust your intuition – If you feel you are being pressured or threatened, try to get out of the situation. Do not be afraid to make a scene. What may seem embarrassing to you, may prevent you from being attacked.
Stick with friends you trust – At parties, bars, or when out in public, use the “buddy system” and watch out for one another.
Avoid using alcohol and drugs – Alcohol and drugs can cloud your judgment and impact your ability to communicate clearly.
Remember – No matter what a woman does - or doesn’t do, it is never her fault for being assaulted.
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