Safety Measures

Safety Doesn't Happen by Accident:

1. Avoid isolated areas at night since that is where you are the most Do not take unnecessary shortcuts at night that are out of the way and could be potentially dangerous.
2. If you have a cell phone, it is a good idea to carry it with you, in case you need to make a call.
3. Set the mobile phone to emergency calls.
4. Don't travel with people that you don't know well or They may put you in a situation that you don't want to be in.
5. If you are walking at night, stay alert to your surroundings. In addition, you should also convey with your body language that you know where you are going and don't want to be bugged (keep your head up, walk purposefully);
6. If you live in an apartment building, don't get into an elevator if you don't feel safe.
7. If you are taking the bus, sitting near the driver, so that you are not isolated at the back of the bus, can be a good idea.
8. If you are hiring a cab, ensure that the child lock of rear doors is off before you make yourself comfortable in the cab.
9. Inform your parents about the taxi number and place you are starting from, in full knowledge of the driver. Also give them expected time of arrival at destination.
10. Although it seems obvious, don't hitchhike or pick up a hitchhiker. In either situation, the person is someone you don't know and can be a potential danger.
11. If required, use Girls helpline number: 1090,1091
12. If you feel you are being followed, cross the street, go to a more populated area, go into a store or knock on the door of a house nearby to make yourself less vulnerable. If you are being followed by a car, change directions and try to get their license plate number.
13. If you are in an elevator and approached, hit the alarm button and press as many floor buttons as possible.
14. Never reveal personal information about yourself over the phone. If someone calls doing a survey or selling something, just tell them you are unable to answer their questions.
15. Never give out personal information about yourself or your family (address, location, name, age, school, telephone number) on a social platform.
16. When in chat rooms, social networking websites and even instant messaging, remember that not everyone is who they say they are. Predators can post fake names, information and pictures (someone claiming to be a 14 year old boy could be a 47 year old man).
17. If someone harasses you online, walk away from the computer, do not Tell your parents and contact your internet service provider.