Awareness (9)
Awareness begins with keeping your eyes open and your senses/mind alert to dangers.
Always be aware of your situation and how it might put you at risk...
Look ahead when in the street and be aware of dark corners and alleys, of people loitering, of groups of people heading in your direction.
Cross the road if necessary to avoid potential risk. Use your ears too, can you hear footsteps or voices? While focusing on one potential attacker, you might not be aware that another is behind you. Try to judge situations realistically.
You must not start assuming that anyone or everyone who approaches you wants to hurt you but you should not assume they don't.
A person slumped against a wall might be ill or drunk, or could be pretending and waiting to pounce at the right time for him/her.
A violent argument between a man and woman,
followed by cries of help from the woman,
would probably make you want to help but she might be an accomplice. This puts all of us in a serious dilemma. Most people choose not to get involved at all.
There are obvious high-risk groups for violent crime. Statistics show a particularly high incidence of attacks on women, the elderly and children but everyone is at risk, particularly when alone.
This is only a general summary and the point is for you to be aware at all times as it may help one day.
Comments (9)
The knowledge that attacks DO happen is the first step in self-defence. The awareness of a potentially-hazardous situation expecting the unexpected takes us further.
"I Have Always Practiced The Art Of"
("But What If?")
"And Have Always Had Every Base Covered"
"Long Before The Possibilities"...................
I'm very good at being aware. Sharp as a rubber band.
Wait a minute. What's today? Monday? Thursday?
Couldnt agree with you more. Sometimes prevention is better than cure.