dating safety

•  Consider double-dating the first few times you go out with a new person.

•  Before leaving on a date, know the exact plans for the evening and make sure a friend knows these plans and what time you will be home. Let your date know that you have told people your plans.

•  Be aware of your decreased ability to react under the influence of alcohol or drugs.


•  If you leave a party with someone you do not know well, make sure you tell another person you are leaving and with whom. Ask a friend to call and make sure you arrived home safely.

•   Assert yourself when necessary. Be firm and straightforward in your relationships.

•  Trust your instincts. If a situation makes you uncomfortable, try to be calm and think of a way to remove yourself from the situation.


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