In groups make a list of the situations in your town / city / village (e. g. mugging, burglary, etc.) when people have to defend themselves or think of personal safety. • Give some pieces of advice on how not to be a victim in these situations. • Report your conclusions to the rest of the class.

How to defend yourself.

Do:

Stay in well-lit areas;

Avoid an attack before it happens;

Use your common sense;

Make sure someone knows where you arc;

Be aware of your surroundings;

Walk with confidence;

Carry a mobile phone with you;

Try to diffuse dangerous situations;

Remove yourself completely from the situation;

Walk away calmly if possible;

Only resort to physical violence if you have to, using moves you have learnt in self-defence class;

Don't:

Put yourself in potentially dangerous situations;

Defend yourself physically, unless you have to;

Make yourself a target;

Get angry.