Before going out...

• Decide how you are getting home and make arrangements in advance
• Know where you are going and make sure someone else knows too
• Make sure your mobile is charged and has credit
• Remember to keep enough cash for your journey home

When you're out and about...

• At night always take the route you know best. Try to keep to busy well lit areas and don't take short cuts through quiet or badly lit places
• If you are worried about your safety, walk with friends or stay near groups
• If you are plugged into your MP3 player - you might not be able to hear traffic or anyone approaching
• Keep your bag where you can see it - wear it in front of you, not over your shoulder. Inside never leave your bag on the floor or on the back of a chair
• Try not to keep all your valuables in one place
• Look confident - you are less likely to be attacked if you appear confident and aware of your surroundings. Remember, if you are clearly under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you will look more vulnerable.

If you are out on a date with someone new, think about how to keep yourself safe...

• Make sure someone knows who you are meeting and where
• Have an exit strategy ready - like a friend calling you an hour into the date
• Remember alcohol is the most common date rape drug
• Do not drink so much that you are unable to say NO

Staying safe on your way home...

• If you are travelling on public transport, try to avoid using train stations and
  bus stops in isolated places
• On buses sit near the driver - on trains sit near other people
• If you use minicabs make sure it is a licensed one - you cannot hail them in the street they have to be pre-booked. Taxis (black cabs) can be hailed in the street - they have an illuminated taxi sign on the roof