How To Avoid Being A Victim of Date Rape
Date rape has been an ongoing issue, namely amongst young adults. Millions of young women have been using online dating apps that also scared by such acts of forceful sexual contact and have left them traumatized for the long run. The worst part is that, in majority of these cases, the victims knew their assailants well, some of them even raped by their own boyfriend or partners. In a few other cases, women were forced upon by their online dates or those that they have met via dating sites and apps.
As this problem slowly spirals out of control, many women have been urged to take precaution and be wary of their surroundings on a date. And if they are on a date with someone that they have just met, additional caution is recommended at all times. Let’s see what are some of the things that you can do in order to avoid being another victim to such sexual predators, who prey on girls under the pretense of going on a date with them.
Keep Away From Being A Victim Of Date Rape
#1 Go Public With Your Date
Always arrange your date in public places, especially it is going to be a blind date or if you’re meeting someone that you’ve know and met off the internet. Having a date where you both are in plain sight reduces the chances of your date going down the path of unsolicited, forced sexual advances. In addition, should anything happen, there would be lots of people around to lend a helping hand.
#2 Emergency Contacts
Have a few trusted friends and family members on speed dial and contact them, whenever you smell trouble brewing. Agree on a secret code, for example, three missed calls means that they have to come and get you. Such secret agreements can prove to be quite the lifesaver at times of need. Alternatively, you can also call the police or women’s helplines, if you manage to weasel your way from the table and are able to have a quick phone call somewhere far away.
#3 Be Prepared-Bring Your Tools
Just because you’re going out on a date doesn’t mean that you need to leave your girl tools at home. Always carry along your pepper spray, tazer or safety rod whenever you have plans to meet anyone on your own. These items would be available and within reach, should you need to act quickly to deter your date from advancing further. Remember to do this, even if you’re going out with a partner that you’ve known for a while. There is no telling how any date would end and sexual instincts can be a complex thing, so it’s better to be safe than sorry.
#4 Seek Help
When you’re on a date at a bar or a restaurant, do ask your waiter or bartender in private if they have a special menu that would help alert any of their staff about a possible date rape or any form of harassment. Lots of bars and restaurants now have such special items on their menu, often in the form of drinks, known as “angel cocktails”. When you order any of these, your server or bartender would be able to figure out that you need help and will promptly come to your rescue. In some cases, they would even be able to escort you safely back home and help you call the police on your creepy date.
With these methods, you’re ready to take on any date and still be ready for an unexpected twist during the night. Always be vigilant and look out for any signs that your date may display so that you can quickly plan your escape. Have you been constantly harassed by an unknown phone number, which you suspect may be that creepy date from last night? Find out with our simple phone lookup, which searches through public records for a match with the phone number you’ve searched for.
Disclaimer:
The above is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a legal advice or specific recommendations in any way.
