7 Tips For Staying Safe When Leaving The Mall

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Have you noticed how unconscious some people are (especially women - and young women) when they leave the shopping mall or even the grocery store?  Well I have.  When you think about how easy it would be for some crazy predator who is looking for an easy target - there she is! 

Here are some quick safety tips for staying safe when leaving the shopping mall.  Pass it on to other women.

7 Tips For Staying Safe When Leaving The Shopping Mall

1.  Ladies don’t be talking away on your cell phone not paying attention to what’s around you.  If you have your cell phone, ipod or mp3 player hooked to your head, you’re not really paying attention to what’s going on around you. And that really is important, especially if you are going to your car way in the middle of the parking area by yourself.   This is exactly the type of person the predator is looking to attack.  Be fully aware and totally alert as you walk to your car.

2.  Have your keys in your hand and ready as you walk to the car. Be prepared to use your keys as a weapon if you are assaulted or attacked.  A great secondary weapon would be to carry pepper spray in your hand slightly  concealed.  You should definitely know how to use the pepper spray.  Don’t wait until the last minute to learn how to use it.  The last thing you want to do is spray yourself.  Prior practice is highly recommended. Read more

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American Women’s Self-Defense Association (AWSDA)

AWSDA promotes greater awareness about women’s self-defense and rape prevention through its quarterly newsletter and conferences.  AWSDA members are encouraged to explore new teaching techniques and concepts and share strategies for promotion women’s self-defense in their communities through the newsletter and at the annual training seminar.  AWSDA is also in the process of developing a communications network to spread information about organizations that assist women in handling assault, such as rape crisis centers, victim assistance programs, and neighborhood watch programs. Read more

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