🛡️ Life Skills & Safety

If you are walking alone and feel like you are being followed, what is the safest immediate action to take?

A Confront the person directly and ask why they are following you.
B Speed up and try to outrun them.
C Change direction, head towards a well-lit, populated area, or a public establishment, and call for help if necessary.
D Pretend to be busy on your phone and ignore them.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Confronting a potential threat (A) can escalate the situation. Trying to outrun (B) might not be effective and puts you in a vulnerable position. Ignoring (D) does not address the potential danger. Changing direction and heading to a safe, public place (C) increases your visibility and potential for help, while also confirming if you are indeed being followed. Calling for help is a crucial step if the threat persists.

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