Thank you for posting these.
As the friend of two different women who were raped, one who was kidnapped, beaten and cut many times and left to die, i find that i can make a difference in my safety to be comforting.
That and i carry a gun for protection
My campus is the number one campus for Rape in our city.
It's not difficult to get a pistol liscense and many are small enough for a woman to handle and carry in her purse.
While not for everyone, with some training and education some women might want to give this route some thought for their safety.
Sweet Pea