I have a daughter of nearly 15.
I regularly read of attacks late at night, in parks or down the beach (am aware things happen in other places)
She knows only to stay in well lit areas
To carry her personal alarm key ring in her hand if she's on her own and it's dark
To not walk past parks or in secluded areas i.e. Alley ways etc, but if she has to to make sure she's right near the road (so can be seen)
I've also read up on ways to defend yourself if need be.
I myself have been flashed at 3 times, been followed into my car park in broad daylight, witnessed a man try to drag a girl into a car park at knife point, seen domestics (where no ones called the police or helped)
It is terrifying how many attacks are taking place.
Take that poor 14 year old who got raped then assaulted by the man she flagged down for help 😔 It literally turns my stomach and makes me so enraged.
I could cry for these poor victims whose lives have probably been completely ruined all in the name of sex.
I must admit after constantly hearing of abuse towards females I've recently become a bit of a feminist.
I want my daughter to feel equal and empowered.
We need to empower, educate, train and arm ourselves and our girls x
I think we should all carry alarms and anything legal that can be used for self defence.
I do also have a red gel spray (called criminal identifier) that you spray on the attacker so it temp stains their face!
Stay safe everyone 💜 xxx