Boston police, seeking the public’s help identifying an alleged rapist, are also urging residents to take steps to protect themselves. BPD adds: “No victim is ever to blame for the actions of an attacker.”
Safety steps include:
- Be aware of your surroundings, especially at night. Keep your head up. Make quick eye contact with those around you and try to avoid poorly lit or isolated areas.
- When possible, walk with friends and people you know especially late at night.
- Avoid the distractions created when talking on a cell phone or listening to an iPod/similar device. Avoid wearing earbuds or headphones in both ears.
- If you believe someone is following you, change direction, cross the street, seek a populated location and call 911.
- Remember descriptive information about the person following you to report to the police.
- If confronted, believe in your ability to fight back and defend yourself. Creating distance and yelling words like: “fire”, “help” or “rape” are smart ways of drawing attention and alerting people that you need help.
- Keep your car keys in your hand to use as a weapon to ward off an attack.
- Trust your instincts and understand that anyone at any time can be a victim of crime. Never assume: “It won’t ever happen to me.”
NEED HELP? Call the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) at 1 (800) 841-8371. BARCC provides free and confidential counseling, case management, legal, and medical advocacy services to survivors in the greater Boston area.
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