• Trust your gut. If you don't feel comfortable in a situation, leave it.

• Take care of yourself. Don't put yourself in a situation where other people might have to take care of you, because they might not be there.

• Be careful when inviting someone into your home, or going to someone esle's home. These are the places that most acquaintance rapes occur.

Communicate with your partner. Be firm, don't send mixed messages, be clear with your partner what you are comfortable doing. Be aware and independent on dates. Have opinions on what you will do, pay your own way, provide your own transportation.

Be aware of alcohol and drugs. They can compromise your judgement, and the judgement of your partner. If things start to get out of hand, leave, protest loudly Don't wait for someone else to help. If things feel uncomfortable, leave.

• When going out with someone new, don't feel you have to go alone. Go on a group date, go out and meet a group of friends, meet in a public place.

• Socialize with people who share your values. If you are with someone who is more sexually permissive than you they might percieve you as sharing those values.

• Avoid falling for lines such as "If you loved me." If your partner loved you they would respect your feelings and wait till you are ready.

TALK TO YOUR FRIENDS. BECOME AWARE WHEN YOU ARE IN HIGH RISK SITUATIONS. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF.