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SAPS Preventative Measures

Updated: Sep 5, 2019




The following information is taken directly from the South African Police Services website.




Sexual offences involve sex without consent, unwanted sexual touching, or being forced to engage in humiliating sexual activity.


Prevention




OUT THERE

Vulnerability increases -

  • in dark and deserted places at night;

  • if you look vulnerable (e.g. walking alone in desolate areas);

  • if you appear uncertain, for example if you do not know where you are going;

  • if you do not lock your car doors and close your windows;

  • if you talk to strangers;

  • if you stop for stranded vehicles or people; or

  • if your vehicle is faulty and you have to stop for help.

  • Be aware of your surroundings.

  • Be alert at traffic lights and stop streets.

  • Walk close to the curb and face the on-coming traffic.

  • Try and keep to well-lit areas or where there are people.

  • Do not hitch-hike.

  • Do not pick up hitch-hikers.

  • Keep a whistle with you - and blow it if you need help.



At home

  • Do not allow a stranger into your home - even if he is delivering something or providing a service.

  • Ask for an identity document or phone his/her office to check his/her identity.

  • Invest in the best locks and security you can afford.

  • Never tell anyone that you are alone at home - and make sure the children also know not do so.

  • Know your neighbours - and together plan ahead for how you will respond in a crisis.

  • Know your local police station - and discuss safety matters with the police.

  • Become involved with local crime prevention efforts with the community police forum or police.




On a date

  • Do not allow anyone to touch you in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable.

  • Be firm and clear and say NO!

  • Do not leave a party or social event with someone you do not know or have just met - say NO!

  • Ask friends for help if someone ignores you when you say NO!

  • Remember: most rape victims know the rapist.

  • You have the right to say NO!


In a case of rape

  • Try not to panic.

  • Common sense is your best defence.

  • You can not always defend yourself and your resistance may cause serious injury.

  • If the attacker is dangerous, cooperate and try to negotiate.

  • Submission is not consent.

  • Try and remember what the attacker looks like - his age, race,height, hair colour, scars, tattoos, clothes, voice, jewellery.

  • Scream, yell, blow your whistle or run away if you possibly can.

  • Do not bath or change your clothes after an attack

  • keep all the evidence so that it can be used by the police for further investigation.

  • Report the crime to the Police Service straight away: go to the police station or phone 10111.


You have the right to say no!

  • No-one has the right to force you into sexual activity, no matter what your relationship with this person is.

  • This means no-one can force you to have sex, or touch you in a sexual way without your consent, or force you to perform sexual activity you find unpleasant or humiliating.

  • Remember - a sexual assault is NOT your fault.



Please see our follow up post about what you should do after a sexual offence has occured.




STILL FEELING DISSATISFIED WITH POLICE SERVICE? US TOO!


Call Brooklyn Police Station: 012 366 1700

Or drop them an email: BrooklynSecr@saps.gov.za


Alternatively use:


Complaint services: 0800 333 177

Crime Stop tip-off: 0860010111

Or Tweet them: @SAPoliceService

 
 
 

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