"Never talk to strangers". It is a timeless piece of advice that parents have been telling their children for generations. The implied threat is hardly ever explained, but as adults we know sexual crimes top the list. Although the stranger danger adage has been repeated over and over, it is only partially true. It may shock you to find that 8 out of 10 rape victims know their attacker.
Becoming a victim to someone you know can carry even more anguish than being randomly attacked. The feelings of responsibility or betrayal of trust get layered on top of the utter violation. Even worse, there is often less support offered from peers, who may not come to your defense out of loyalty to the attacker.
Date and party rape are infrequently reported. Actually, that's a big understatement- about 90% of the time nothing is said about date rape. It's just brushed off as drunken antics at a party or a misunderstanding. This situation occurs thousands of times every year, on every campus across the country.
It's not a pleasant situation and it isn't going away. Some kids - both boys and girls alike are simply not as worldly as their soon to be peers and it's easy for them to become victims. Everyone is going to do something stupid in their lives- probably a few times- but how can you protect your kids?
Here are six valuable things that every girl should know.
The only sure way to prevent a miscarriage of justice is to prevent the crime. When alcohol and young people mix, situations can easily get out of hand. Your judgement goes downhill and so does your perception and then before you see anything coming- you have a mess on your hands.
While on a date or in a social situation, if a voice in your head says that something is wrong, stop and listen. If someone is making you uncomfortable, tell them to stop immediately. And then you need to go. Your safety is much more important than slight embarrassment or hurting someones feelings.
It is very easy to be charmed by a "knight in shining armor". It is very important that you evaluate new relationships. If something feels wrong, walk away. It can be very easy to get stuck in a potentially abusive relationship. Dont' be rushed.
It's bound to happen that you'll be out with a one of the girls and she'll have too much to drink. You may not bail out on her when she is vulnerable. Be a true friend. No matter how hard it is for you, leave with her and take her to a safe place.
Never go to parties or drinking alone. Always go with a friend you can trust not to leave you alone if you get too intoxicated.
There are all kinds of people on college campuses. Although the majority may seem trustworthy, realize that these are not the friends that you grew up with. Your trust is to be earned, not given away lightly. Don't let yourself be a victim. - 16955
Becoming a victim to someone you know can carry even more anguish than being randomly attacked. The feelings of responsibility or betrayal of trust get layered on top of the utter violation. Even worse, there is often less support offered from peers, who may not come to your defense out of loyalty to the attacker.
Date and party rape are infrequently reported. Actually, that's a big understatement- about 90% of the time nothing is said about date rape. It's just brushed off as drunken antics at a party or a misunderstanding. This situation occurs thousands of times every year, on every campus across the country.
It's not a pleasant situation and it isn't going away. Some kids - both boys and girls alike are simply not as worldly as their soon to be peers and it's easy for them to become victims. Everyone is going to do something stupid in their lives- probably a few times- but how can you protect your kids?
Here are six valuable things that every girl should know.
The only sure way to prevent a miscarriage of justice is to prevent the crime. When alcohol and young people mix, situations can easily get out of hand. Your judgement goes downhill and so does your perception and then before you see anything coming- you have a mess on your hands.
While on a date or in a social situation, if a voice in your head says that something is wrong, stop and listen. If someone is making you uncomfortable, tell them to stop immediately. And then you need to go. Your safety is much more important than slight embarrassment or hurting someones feelings.
It is very easy to be charmed by a "knight in shining armor". It is very important that you evaluate new relationships. If something feels wrong, walk away. It can be very easy to get stuck in a potentially abusive relationship. Dont' be rushed.
It's bound to happen that you'll be out with a one of the girls and she'll have too much to drink. You may not bail out on her when she is vulnerable. Be a true friend. No matter how hard it is for you, leave with her and take her to a safe place.
Never go to parties or drinking alone. Always go with a friend you can trust not to leave you alone if you get too intoxicated.
There are all kinds of people on college campuses. Although the majority may seem trustworthy, realize that these are not the friends that you grew up with. Your trust is to be earned, not given away lightly. Don't let yourself be a victim. - 16955
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