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Relationships can start in a variety of places
but NEVER forget to think about your personal safety. Here are just a
few tips to stay safe!
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Don't reveal too much personal
information about yourself when you first meet someone eg. your
home address, work details etc. Give yourself time to discover
exactly who you are dealing with and whether they can be
trusted.
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If you agree to call a stranger
remember that your number will be revealed to that person unless you
purposely withhold it. Both BT and NTL enable you to do this by
preceding any phone number with 141. Other telephone/mobile
companies offer similar services (contact them for details).
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When arranging your first meet choose a public place. Do not
agree to meet anywhere isolated or unfamiliar as you could put yourself
at risk of an attack.
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Before meeting a stranger
always try and tell
a friend or someone you can confide in. Give them as much detail about the person
and your plans with them (e.g. name, phone
number, description, location and time of meet etc.). If you are
unable to tell anyone consider writing this information down and leaving it in a
place where IF something were to happen to you it would be possible to
trace your whereabouts.
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Inviting someone home? Hide tempting pocket-size
objects which could get stolen (e.g. money, credit cards, car keys etc.).
Also try never to give the impression that you live alone - mention
you live with a flat mate or are expecting friends later - anything
to deter a person who might be intending to rob, drug or assault
you.
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One last word of advice - always have the attitude that someone is
not to be trusted until otherwise proven. If things start off
badly take that as a warning!
If
you have been attacked or witnessed a homophobic crime it
is vital that you report the incident quickly. Click
here for more information on what to
do.
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