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forced into car; and abducted more easily fhan a
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Reply from a distance, neer get too close to the
car and stay far enough away to tum and run.
6. If you feel you are being followed, go to a well
populated area. Never wblk or jog alone.
8. Trust you InsHncts, if a particular place, person, or
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9. If involved in ali accident, stay in your car until';
police arrive. If the other driver suggest you ex
change insurance inforlTlation, hold up your qriver
license 8. insurance c(m against the window.
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car do everything in your power to exit the car. If
possible, do not let aftacker take you to an Isolated area. If you are behind the wheel, steer '{our
vehicle into any object that will create a minor
accident in a public/populated area. Take ad
vantage while your attacker's. attention is momen
tarily' diverted forun, yell or scream. Get away and
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3. Stay alert and observan't so that you can describe
the attacker and assault.
4. I know it is difficult, please report the incident as
soon as possible-call the SARC 895-SARCI
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