It Won't Happen to Me:
Substance Abuse-Related Violence Against Women
for Anyone Concerned About The Issues
Module 7: Preventing Sexual Assault - Page 1 of 9
Increasing Your Safety
Even the best self-defense course cannot guarantee a woman's safety. There are many things, however, that a woman can do to decrease her risk of sexual assault. The most important thing a woman can do is not allow alcohol or other drugs to decrease her ability to take care of herself and make sensible decisions. There are hotlines and sexual assault coalitions throughout the United States.
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