Through Rapists Eyes - Mugging & Rape Prevention Tips
(nServices.com special report for women)

Prevent being mugged or raped! It seems that a lot of attackers use some tactic to get away with violence. Not many people know how to take care of themselves when faced with such a situation. Everyone should read this, especially each and every girl.

Note: A group of rapists & date rapists in prison were interviewed on what they look for in a potential victim & here are some interesting facts...

1. The first thing men look for in a potential victim is hairstyle. They are most likely to go after a woman with a ponytail, bun, braid, or other hairstyle that can easily be grabbed. They are also likely to go after a woman with long hair. Women with short hair are not common targets.

2. The second thing men look for is clothing. They will look for women who's clothing is easy to remove quickly. Many of them carry scissors around to cut clothing.

3. They also look for women using their cell phone, searching through their purse or doing other activities while walking because they are off guard and can be easily overpowered.

4. The number one place women are abducted from, or attacked at is grocery store parking lots. Number two is office parking lots and garages. Number three is public restrooms.

5. The thing about these men is that they are looking to grab a woman and quickly move her to a second location where they don't have to worry about getting caught.

6. If you put up any kind of a fight at all, they get discouraged because it only takes a minute or two for them to realize that going after you isn't worth it because it will be time-consuming.

7. These men said they would not pick on women who have umbrellas, or other similar objects that can be used from a distance, in their hands.

8. Keys are not a deterrent because you have to get really close to the attacker to use them as a weapon. So, the idea is to convince these guys you're not worth it. Pepper Spray and Stun Guns are available.

Prevention Measures to Consider and Remember...

1. If someone is following behind you on a street, in a garage, with you in an elevator, or stairwell, look them in the face and ask them a question, like what time is it, or make general small talk: can't believe it is so cold out here, we're in for a bad winter. Now that you've seen their faces and could identify them in a line-up, you lose appeal as a target.

2. If someone is coming toward you, hold out your hands in front of you and yell Stop or Stay Back! Most of the rapists talked to said they'd leave a woman alone if she yelled or showed that she would not be afraid to fight back. Again, they are looking for an EASY target.

3. If you carry pepper spray, yelling I HAVE PEPPER SPRAY (or a stun gun) and holding it out will be a deterrent. Even a loud personal keychain alarm is a great deterrent.

4. If someone grabs you, you can't beat them with strength but you can do it by outsmarting them. If you are grabbed around the waist from behind, pinch (HARD) the attacker either under the arm (between the elbow and armpit) or in the upper inner thigh. One woman used the underarm pinch on a guy who was trying to date rape her and was so upset she broke through the skin and tore out muscle strands the guy needed stitches. Try pinching yourself in those places as hard as you can stand it, it really hurts!

5. After the initial hit, always go for the groin. If you slap a guy's parts it is extremely painful. You might think that you'll anger the guy and make him want to hurt you more, but the thing these rapists said is that they want a woman who will not cause him a lot of trouble. Start causing trouble, and he's out of there.

6. When the guy puts his hands up to you, grab his first two fingers and bend them back as far as possible with as much pressure pushing down on them as possible. He will most likely end up on his knees with both knuckles cracked audibly.

7. Of course the things we always hear still apply. Always be aware of your surroundings, take someone with you if you can and if you see any odd behavior, don't dismiss it, go with your instincts. You may feel a little silly at the time, but you'd feel much worse if the guy really was trouble.

Finally, Please Remember These Life Saving Tips as well...
You're smart enough to know these but some you will go "hmm I must remember that". After reading, forward it to someone you care about, never hurts to be careful in this crazy world we live in.

 1. The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you're close enough to use it, do it.

 2. If a robber asks for your wallet or purse, DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM. Toss it away from you. Chances are that he is more interested in your wallet or purse than you, and he will go for the wallet/purse. Then RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION!

 3. If you're ever thrown into the trunk of a car: Kick out the back tail lights and stick your arm out the hole and start waving like crazy. The driver won't see you but everybody else will. This has saved lives.

 4. Women have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping, eating, working, etc., and just sit (doing their checkbook, making a list, talking or texting). DON'T DO THIS! The predator will be watching you, and this is the perfect opportunity for him to get in on the passenger side, put a gun to your head, and tell you where to go. AS SOON AS YOU CLOSE the DOORS, LOCK THEM & LEAVE.

 5. A couple of notes about getting into your car in a parking lot, or parking garage:
A. Be Aware: Look around your car as someone may be hiding at the passenger side, peek into your car, inside the passenger side floor, and in the back seat. (DO THIS TOO BEFORE RIDING A TAXI CAB).
B. If you are parked next to a big van, enter your car from the passenger door. Most serial killers attack their victims by pulling them into their vans while the women are attempting to get into their cars. Look at the car parked on the driver's side of your vehicle, and the passenger side. If a male is sitting alone in the seat nearest your car, you may want to walk back into the mall, or work, and get a guard/policeman to walk you back out. IT's ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY (and better paranoid than dead).

 6. ALWAYS take the elevator instead of the stairs. Stairwells are horrible places to be alone and the perfect crime spot.

7. If the predator has a gun and you are not under his control, ALWAYS RUN! The predator will only hit you (a running zigzagging target) 4 in 100 times. And even then, it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ. RUN & SCREAM!

 8. Women are always trying to be sympathetic: STOP IT! It may get you raped, or killed. Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was a good-looking, well educated man, who ALWAYS played on the sympathies of unsuspecting women. He walked with a cane, or a limp, and often asked "for help" into his vehicle or with his vehicle, which is when he abducted his next victim.

Send this to any woman you know that may need to be reminded that the world we live in has a lot of crazies in it and it's better to be safe than sorry!

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