NCJ Number
14918
Date Published
1974
Length
192 pages
Annotation
CONSIDERS WOMEN PRINCIPAL TARGETS FOR CRIME AND DISCUSSES THE DANGERS THEY FACE, THE PRECAUTIONS THEY SHOULD TAKE, AND THE GENERAL ATTITUDE REQUIRED FOR SELF-PROTECTION.
Abstract
CRIME PREVENTION MEASURES FOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE HOME AND IN APARTMENT BUILDINGS ARE PRESENTED. WHAT TO DO WHEN CONFRONTED WITH A BURGLAR AND STEPS TO TAKE AFTER A BURGLARY ARE DISCUSSED. PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN BEFORE LEAVING ON A VACATION AND WHEN WALKING, RIDING OR DRIVING ARE TREATED. WHAT TO DO WHEN ENCOUNTERING A MUGGER OR RAPIST AND STEPS TO BE TAKEN AFTER BEING VICTIMIZED ARE SET FORTH. HITCHHIKING AND CRIMES WITHIN THE FAMILY ARE ALSO CONSIDERED.