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Self
Defense ...what you need to know for starters:
Regina
emergency contact numbers:
- Regina City
Police
(306) 569 3333 or 911 for emergencies
- Domestic
Violence Early Intervention Program
(306) 757 6675
- Legal Aid
(306) 787 8760
- Rape
Crisis/Sexual Assault Line
(306) 352 0434
- Kids Help
Phone
1 800 668 6868
- Crisis/Suicide
Information Line
(306) 525 5333
The seven targets
of self-defense
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eyes
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nose/mouth
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ears
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throat
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solar plexus
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groin
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knees
Practice your self-defense. The
more you practice the less you will need to think
about it. You need to be able to react automatically
without thinking. Any reaction is better then no action
at all. Sometimes flailing and screaming is enough to
scare aware an attacker.
Rape:
Rape is
the most common serious crime against women. Although
the reported incidence varies somewhat from year to
year, most authorities agree that the number of rapes
far exceeds the numbers actually reported. Be aware
of your surroundings.
Carjacking:
Carjacking is on the increase in part because so many
cars now have good anti-theft devices. People who steal
cars are discovering that while it's getting harder to
steal a car that's simply parked at the curb, it's
relatively easy to get the car by taking the keys from
the person who is driving it. Be aware of the
possibility that it might happen. Look around you when
you approach your car in a parking lot or on the street
to see if anyone is close by. Have your keys in your
hand so that you can get into your car very quickly and
lock the car immediately. Keep the car doors locked and
the windows rolled up nearly all the way, or all the
way, when you're driving. Whenever you stop, be sure
that you can see the road between your car and the car
in front of you; that will give you enough space to
maneuver if you have to suddenly pull out to one side or
the other. Always check the back seat area before
entering your car.
Purse snatching:
One way
to prevent purse snatching is not to carry a purse, or
to carry it in a way that makes it quite inaccessible,
such as wearing it under your coat. Many women think
that wearing a shoulder bag with the strap diagonally
across their body is a good idea but, in fact, if
someone grabs the purse in that position and tries to
run with it, it can catch the strap around your neck and
you could be injured. Keeping your purse close to your
body and your arm over it makes it a little bit harder
for someone to grab the purse. Also, being aware of who
is around you is also very important. Remember your
purse and its contents can be replaced. You can't be. |
