Elder Abuse among women and She Team
I am re-producing the following advice / guidelines from
Hyderabad Police - SHE TEAM web page giving advice to women on safeguarding themselves.
She Team is quick to act, fully understand what is to be done and reach out to
women in distress. They work in plain
clothes to keep a watch over miscreants, eve-teasers, stalkers, molesters and
rapists.
They are a great help and
solace for harassed women. We should spread the news about this special source
of help.
She Team may be approached in
a number of ways:
Dial 100
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tweet@hydsheteam
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Hawkeye app on mobile phone
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LL 040-27852355
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FB/sheeteamhyd
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hydsheteam@gmail.com
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WhatsApp: 9490616555
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The person who alerts She
Team in emergencies affecting women, is assured that he / she will not be
harassed. So anyone witnessing a crime can reach out to She Team
Awareness
Your first line of defence.
Most people think of kicks to the groin and blocking punches when they hear the
term “self-defence.” However, true self-defence begins long before any actual
physical contact. The first, and probably most important, component in
self-defence is awareness: awareness of yourself, your surroundings, and your
potential attacker’s likely strategies. The criminal’s primary strategy is to
use the advantage of surprise. Studies have shown that criminals are adept at
choosing targets who appear to be unaware of what is going on around them. By
being aware of your surroundings and by projecting a “force presence,” many
altercations which are commonplace on the street can be avoided.
ESCAPE
Always your best option. What
if the unpredictable happens? You are suddenly confronted by a predator who
demands that you go with him–be it in a car, or into an alley, or a building.
It would seem prudent to obey, but you must never leave the primary crime
scene. You are far more likely to be killed or seriously injured if you go with
the predator than if you run away (even if he promises not to hurt you). Run
away, yell for help, throw a rock through a store or car window–do whatever you
can to attract attention. And if the criminal is after your purse or other
material items, throw them one way while you run the other.
Self-defence Training.
It is important to evaluate
the goals and practical usefulness of a women’s self-defence program before
signing up. The self-defence program should include simulated assaults, with a
fully padded instructor in realistic rape and attack scenarios, to allow you to
practice what you’ve learned.
Safety in Cyberspace
Although the Internet is
educational and entertaining, it can also be full of danger if one isn’t
careful. When communicating on-line, use a nickname and always keep personal
information such as home address and phone number confidential. Instruct family
members to do the same. Keep current on security issues, frauds, viruses, etc.
by periodically referring to “The Police Notebook” Internet Safety Page.
