FYI - Through a rapist's eyes!

thought of sharing this specially to woman, we need to be reminded that the world we live in has a lot craziest in it, better safe that sorry...
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FYI - Through a rapist's eyes!
A group of rapists and date rapists in prison were interviewed on
what they look for in a potential victim and 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 w ith 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 whose clothing is easy to remove quickly. Many of them carry
scissors around to cut clothing.

3] They also look for women on talking/checking on 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/attacked at is a
grocery store parking lot.

5] Number two are office parking lots/garages.

6] Number three are public restrooms.

7] 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.

8] 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.

9] 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.

10] 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.

POINTS THAT WE SHOULD REMEMBER:
1] If someone is following behind you on a street or in a garage or
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
like '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 this man
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 (this instructor was a huge advocate of
it and carries it with him wherever he goes,) yelling 'I HAVE PEPPER
SPRAY!' and holding it out will be a 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 the attacker either under the arm between the
elbow and armpit or in the upper inner thigh - HARD. One woman in a
class this guy taught told him she 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. I know from a
particularly unfortunate experience that 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 told our
instructor 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. The instructor did it to me without using
much pressure, and I ended up on my knees and 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 AS WELL ...

I know you are smart enough to know these pointers but there will be
some time, when 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. Tip from Tae Kwon Do: The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are close enough to use it, do it.

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

3. If you are 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, or making
a list, etc.) 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 LOCK YOUR DOORS...LEAVE!

5. A few notes about getting into your car in a parking lot, or
parking garage:
a. Be aware. Look around you. Look into your car, at the passenger
side floor, and in the back seat.

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.

c. 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 IS 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 target) 4 in
100 times. And even then, it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ.
RUN!

8. As women, we 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.
[img_assist|nid=12867|link=none|align=left|width=|height=0]Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.