Molestation could happen to girls if they are generally at crowded places or at lonely places. Molestation could happen anywhere though. We can not rely on the police to be present everywhere and hence we need to take care of ourselves. The following tips may help us to avoid going through such an experience.

1) Avoid going in a very crowded bus or train. If in a local train avoid traveling in the gents compartment. Once it gets really crowded around you, it becomes impossible to protect yourself from molesters.

2) If you are returning home late then make sure that you have male company to drop you or you have your own car or vehicle to get home safely.

3) Avoid going to places where there is a large crowd of people like Festivals, Sporting events etc If you do visit such places then there is every chance of being pushed, touched or groped in a crowd.

4) If you are all alone in a public place and you have people passing lewd comments or staring at your private parts then it is advisable to either leave or inform any police officer or any decent gentlemen who are around. But if you see a gang of miscreants passing comments at you, then you should leave from the place before it gets uglier.

5) If you are partying or at a pub, stay away from strangers who maybe under the influence of alcohol. Be careful of strangers and don’t reveal contact details easily. Teach kids to follow the basic tips on cyber safety.

6) Avoid too much skin show or unnecessary exposure at an inappropriate place. It will just invite stares or lewd comments from people.

7) Do not share a rickshaw or a cab with unknown people at a deserted location. Avoid taking lifts from strangers.

All in all be alert wherever you are. If people do pass comments, eve tease when you are alone then its advisable to get away from that place first and then report the matter to the concerned authority. Even cases on domestic violence or child labor should be reported. But if you are touched, groped or molested then do raise the issue with the police so that the miscreants do not go unpunished.

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