In the animal kingdom, lions, tigers and bears seek out easy prey...the young, the old, and the weak. They do this in part by studying movement. In our world, criminals act much the same way, looking for victims who are easy prey. They choose their victims based on the way they walk. You can protect yourself on the street in part by walking with confidence. Seems like common sense, but this may be the first scientific study to look at how criminals pick their victims. Read more at slate.com by clicking here: I Like The Way You Walk
More Resources For Crime Victims
In recognition of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, check out the following resources. If you've ever been the victim of a crime, you can find useful information below.
National Center For Victims of Crime: www.VictimsofCrime.org
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: www.missingkids.com
DOD Safe Helpline: https://www.safehelpline.org
Mothers Against Drunk Driving: www.madd.org
Parents of Murdered Children: www.pomc.org
National Crime Prevention Council: www.ncpc.org
National Human Trafficking Hotline: www.polarisproject.org/what-we-do/national-human-trafficking-hotline/the-nhtrc/overview
National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org
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