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Being Safe - Protecting Yourself, Your Family, and Your Home

NCJ Number
88002
Author(s)
G Abarbanel; S Rebello
Date Published
1981
Length
30 pages
Annotation
This booklet describes ways that citizens can protect themselves against personal and property crimes. It lists techniques that are effective in increasing home security and personal safety.
Abstract
The 36 specific safety measures apply to a variety of everyday situations. They include physical crime prevention measures for the home (locks, keys, ornamental grillwork) and the car as well as attitudinal and behavioral measures when using public transportation; responding to a stranger at the door; being followed while driving, walking, jogging, or biking; and experiencing a face-to-face confrontation with an assailant. Tips are also given for neighborhood security, safety at work, and in sexual assault situations. Illustrations are provided.

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