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CHAPTER 11 HATE CRIME
The Effects Of Hate Crime

Walking in a city, town or village Walking after dark

• You have got much more freedom if your • Keep to well lit roads and carry a torch.
hands are not full of bags.
• Walk facing the traffic so cars cannot follow you.
• If possible, ask a friend to go with • Walk in the middle of the pavement.
you if you are going to the bank
or post office. • If you think someone is following you, you can:

• Cross the road if you see people you - Cross the road.
do not feel comfortable about. - Cross back again if it seems they are following you.
• Avoid short cuts through dark places, waste ground - Head for a place with lots of people and lights such as
or where people might have hiding places like trees a garage, pub, village hall, police station or hospital.
or bushes. Phone from a phone box or call the operator and make

• Go out at different times every day so no one can a reverse charge call to a friend or relative.
predict your movements. - If you are very afraid, you could knock or ring at
• Stay away from any car that is parked for a while someone’s door and ask them for help.
with the engine running. • If you think someone is following you in a car...

- Turn and walk the other way. You can turn around much
faster than a car. Head for the nearest bright and
crowded place and phone the police.

REMEMBER: You will feel safer and be safer if you teach yourself to P.L.A.N. before you walk anywhere.
PREPARE - LOOK CONFIDENT - AVOID RISKS - NEVER TAKE SAFETY FOR GRANTED
Trust your instincts - if you feel something is wrong, it makes sense to take action to avoid danger.

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