THE RIGHT ATTITUDE CAN HELP PREVENT ASSAULTS

Many experts believe that the way we carry ourselves in public can either invite or discourage personal assaults. Consider two women of comparable age and dress walking down opposite sides of a sparsely populated street. One appears distracted and walks slowly. The other strides briskly, with a sense of purpose. She holds her head high and alert.

Simply because of her demeanor, say the experts, the first woman is a more inviting target to potential assailants. To discourage personal attacks when walking in public, stay alert, move with confidence, and, whenever possible, keep to busy, well-lighted streets