Sexual Assault Advocate Training Manual - Texas Association ...

S E X U A L A S S A U L T A D V O C A T E T R A I N I N G M A N U A L
• If someone tries to force his way into your car, turn on the lights, blink
your bright lights, and sound your horn.
Parking
• Always park your car in well-lighted busy locations. Avoid alleys, dark
underground garages and dark side streets when possible.
• Avoid parking next to paneled vans. If upon returning to your car, a
paneled van is parked next to you, get into your car on the passenger’s
side.
• If parking during the day and returning at night, check for street and
building lights.
• ALWAYS LOCK THE DOORS.
• Do not get out of the car until you are sure there are no suspicious
persons in the area.
• When you come back to your car, have your keys in your hand.
Approach your car from the rear and check under your car and the car
next to the driver’s side. Check that the front and rear seats are
unoccupied before getting into the car.
• When parking in a valet lot, leave only the ignition key in the car. Do
not give anyone a chance to duplicate your house key.
• When you arrive home, leave your car lights on until you have opened
the garage door and checked that no one is hiding in the garage. Check
your house and yard for anything suspicious. Have your key ready
before you get out of the car.
• You might consider installing an automatic garage door opener that
simultaneously turns on your garage lights.
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