I was talking with a real estate agent the other day and our discussion got me to thinking about several women teachers and real estate agents in my area (Northampton, Lehigh, Bucks Counties in Pennsylvania) who were stalked, set up and either raped and/or killed since the 1980’s.  Got me to thinking about some key Principles of Prevention and Avoidance, which are an integral part of my PPCT SHARP (Pressure Point Control Tactics Sexual Harassment Assault and Rape Prevention) Training Seminars (and Disruptive Student Management Seminars, also)..

 

Heck, since I got myself thinking about it, why not post it?  Problem is, there are so many variegated but cogent segments of the Prevention Psychology and the Principles of Avoidance that I’m afraid we’re going to have to examine the issues in several sequential posts.  I hope you’re game enough to hang in there for them, Dudettes.

 

FIRST, A BRIEF EXAMINATION OF THE PREDATOR PROFILE.

 

Might be a good idea to better understand how the predator  operates.  Once you get that, the principles might make more sense.  Leastwise, that’s the Game Plan:

1. The predator will establish ideal hunting grounds and find a casual looking surveillance point.

Ø       If he is in a shopping mall, he may sit close to a store that caters exclusively to women.

Ø       He may also set up in a position that is close to an exit that is rarely used save for store employees.

Ø       More likely than not, the predator will select as his ideal hunting grounds, surveillance points near or make contact with women working in or patronizing:  Laundromats; Child Care Centers; Real Estate Agencies; Hospitals; Convenience Stores; Nurseries; elementary, secondary and college campuses.

Ø       Clever Miscreant Bastards, for sure.  One of the more violent men I supervised on state parole back in the 80’s, would look for real estate ads in the paper, call the agencies and respond to the ad.  When he reached a woman agent, which was almost every time, he would arrange a meet.  If the woman refused to meet alone, which almost never happened, he would not show for the meet.  However, when he did meet with the women, he would appear excited about purchasing the property, but ask for a second meeting in a more isolated situation and then rape the woman.

1. He will begin following you if you are in a public environment and begin to ascertain if you are  an easy target.

 

1. The predator will follow you by matching your walking pace.

 

1. Before the predator makes contact, he will look around for witnesses.

 

1. He will look for a location in which to ambush you with low witness visibility to avoid unexpected witnesses.

 

1. Immediately before the attack, he will quickly enter your personal safety zone (PSZ).

 

And, yes, there are other nuances and details I am omitting, but I hope you get the general idea.  And here is how we are going to proceed from here:

 

·        Review the predator sequence here.

·        Think about the 6 strategies a bit and give some thought to what strategies you might use to avoid the assailant.

·        Ninety-eight % of successful self defense is prevention and avoidance (and preparation), so, if you can adopt a good prevention strategy, you are home free.

·        Well, almost—-

·        There is that pesky other 2% of situations where you simply are careless, pre-occupied, or, simply taken by surprise.  It happens to armed and highly trained police officers and soldiers.  It can happen to you.

·        Question is:  The predator does stalk you to an isolated environment and does invade your PSZ.  Your final assignment:  What do you do in that scenario?

 

All Will Be Answered In Due Time.

 

Until Then.  Stay Safe.

Hammer

 

 

 

 

 

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