How to avoid an abduction

Abductions are vey common and can often go unnoticed, it is therefore important to know what actions to take if you find yourself in such a life threatning situation. 

       PLAY IT SAFE

First and foremost it is important to PLAY IT SAFE, you have to always be aware of your surroundings, search for escape routes, lock doors and windows. It is also important to avoid a daily  routine, vary your routes and your schedule in a way to make it more difficult for an assailant to anticipate your plans.

         FORM A PLAN  

Although you might not see yourself as a possible victim, it is always important to mentally  FORM A PLAN and rehearse a scenario in case you find yourself in such a           predicament.

The key things to try to do are :  

• ASSESS THE SITUATION 
• ANALYZE YOUR SURROUNDINGS 
• ARE THERE ANY BYSTANDERS ? 
• CAN I FIGHT OFF MY ATTACKER, ?
  
  RESIST YOUR ATTACKER IF POSSIBLE
  

Use pepper spray or your keys to fight off your attacker. If you you are in an isolated area where you cannot escape your attacker, cooperate to avoid any violent reaction from your assailant.

        RUN AWAY  

If there is a way for you to run away, it is imperial that you get yourself to a safe public area and scream for help, put obstacles between you and your attacker so it becomes difficult for him to get to you.

Make a scene, directly command your attacker to stop. 

Grab onto or ask bystanders to call 911.