{"id":222927,"date":"2019-11-06T14:00:18","date_gmt":"2019-11-06T12:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=222927"},"modified":"2019-11-07T13:34:28","modified_gmt":"2019-11-07T11:34:28","slug":"seven-arrows-security-gives-women-safety-tips-help-avoid-becoming-victim-crime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2019\/11\/06\/seven-arrows-security-gives-women-safety-tips-help-avoid-becoming-victim-crime\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven Arrows Security gives women safety tips to help them to avoid becoming a victim of crime"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many new movements within SA aim to make women more aware and empower them so that they do not become a crime statistic.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt cannot be emphasised enough that being aware of one\u2019s environment is vital,\u201d said Jason Mordecai, managing director of Seven Arrows Security.<\/p>

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\u201cIf you are alert while shopping, walking to your car or driving into your home, a criminal will not be able to attack you as easily.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing aware of one\u2019s surroundings takes away the advantage of an attacker.\u201d<\/p>

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With this in mind, Seven Arrows Security is encouraging women to take the following safety tips to heart:<\/p>\n

\u2022 When moving through public spaces avoid focusing on your cellphone or keeping it in your hand. Rather keep it out of view and focus on your surroundings.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Carry yourself with confidence. It is believed that posture can benefit one in many ways. In this instance, creating a feeling of confidence and awareness tells would-be attackers that you are aware and not someone who will easily become a victim.<\/p>\n

\u2022 There is safety in numbers. This is a good rule. Try and find a travel buddy or a travel group for walking to work or early morning jogging sessions. If you must walk alone stay on busy roads and not near deserted areas such as greenbelts.<\/p>\n

\u2022 If you feel you are being followed, keep moving. Go to a busy public area and call for help.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Switch up your running routes. Criminals who learn routines have the upper hand. Take this away from them.<\/p>\n

\u2022 If you are coming home late at night ask your security company for a \u201ctuck in\u201d escort service or where possible have someone waiting for you.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Carry pepper spray, but make sure you keep this in an easy-to-reach location. A criminal will not wait for you to dig in your handbag to find the pepper spray.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Trust your instincts. If someone or something makes you feel uncomfortable remove yourself from the situation.<\/p>\n

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\u201cRemember criminals will often take the path of least resistance,\u201d said Mordecai.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey count on taking advantage of the circumstances and your goal is to eliminate as many of these circumstances as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

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