- Stay alert - awareness is your best defence
- Leave venues with friends if possible
- Be confident - even if you don't feel like it
- Walk as if you know where you are going
- Trust your instincts - if you think something is wrong, act on it
- Have your keys in hand when you reach your car or home
- Keep money for taxis; the expense is worth it
- Carry a personal alarm and use it
- Do not challenge the offender