How to Reduce Your Risk of Rape

Queens, Brooklyn, The Bronx, and all of New York City

It is estimated that 17.6% of all women in the US have reported being the victim of sexual assault. Many experts believe that due to the shameful feelings associated with this crime, a much larger number have never reported the crime committed against them. Knowing how to reduce you risk of sexual assault is vital, but in some unfortunate circumstances, the crime cannot be avoided. In these cases, it is imperative to have an aggressive rape victim attorney like Silberstein, Awad, and Miklos on your side to ensure you get the justice you so richly deserve. Property owners must provide adequate security; if they do not, you may have a valid legal premises liability claim.

Reducing Your Risk of Becoming a Victim of Rape

An alarming 64% of rape victims fall prey to spouses, boyfriends, family members, and trusted friends. These situations may, at first, seem unavoidable, but there are steps you can take to ensure your personal safety.

• Always be aware of your surroundings and the people around you. Do not walk alone if at all possible, and keep to well-lit streets.
• Park in areas with heavy traffic.
• Trust your instincts; if a situation seems unsafe, it probably is.
• Drink in moderation with friends you trust and never leave your drink unattended.
• Carry a whistle to attract attention
• Carry your car keys in your hand for quick access to your car, or to use as a potential weapon. You can also carry mace.
• Take a self-defense course.

If You Become an Assault Victim

When you are the victim of sexual assault, the emotional and physical toll can be overwhelming. It is, however, important to keep in mind that in order to sufficiently prosecute your attacker, some steps must be taken immediately.

• Seek medical attention. Even if you do not think you have been seriously injured, a medical examination is essential to proving your case in court.
• File a police report. The sooner the better so the details, no matter how upsetting, are still fresh and accurate.
• Contact an attorney who handles premises liability/negligent security cases. In the state of New York, the statute of limitations on prosecuting rapist is 10 years. That may seem like a long time, but the emotional scarring of this crime can often cause victims to delay prosecution. Don’t wait; you have been victimized in one of the foulest ways possible, your attacker deserves punishment, and you deserve justice.

If you live in any of the five boroughs, or on Long Island, New York, and have been the victim of any kind of sexual assault, please contact the rape victim attorneys at Silberstein, Awad, and Miklos P.C. immediately to begin looking into the negligent security on the premises on which you were attacked. Property owners are responsible for providing adequate security to prevent violent attacks from occurring.

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