Dating Safety Tips

1. Have their real name, address, phone number and place of employment.
   
2. Let someone you know and trust locally know what you are doing. Give them the information about the person you are going to meet. Set up a safe call for a specific time. After you have made the call set up another call for a later time. Have a code word so if you need an out or help you'll have it.
   
3. Make sure that your safe call person has your itinerary.
   
4. Meet in a public place where there will be plenty of people around if you should require assistance.
   
5. After you meet take a few minutes to talk and get comfortable with this person. If you can't get comfortable this may not be a good situation. Question yourself: "Do I feel comfortable? Do I wish to continue?"
   
6. Don't get into using alcohol or drugs, this is a time you may need a clear head to think quickly.
   
7. If the situation gets out of hand find a reason to leave or a way out. Don't stay thinking it will only get better. Chances are it won't.
   
8. When you do leave make sure you are not followed. If you feel that you are then go to the nearest Law Enforcement Facility.
   
9. Remember it is easier to walk away before a situation gets out of hand.
   
10. Only accept what you have negotiated for the first meeting. Never accept abuse, at the first sign of it leave because it will not get better.