A crime prevention practitioner offers comprehensive advice in a pro-active source of information essential for girls and women to safeguard themselves against date rape. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

A crime specialist who frequently gives rape prevention seminars, Lindquist writes in a streetwise voice that will be familiar to those who watch police programs on television, yet that does not mask the genuine sensitivity and sympathy he feels for women who are the victims of rape or attempted rape. Written for men and women of all ages, his book is formatted simply, with easy-to-follow chapters outlining prevention strategies and survival techniques. His advice mixes common sense (follow your instincts) and a degree of caution that can border on paranoia (anybody could be a rapist; trust no one; pour your own drinks--even if you are having soda--and never finish a drink you have left unattended). Still, the book succeeds in three areas. First, it dispels myths about rapists, pointing out that the vast majority are white, middle-class males who attack women they know, often without recognizing that they are committing rape. It also reiterates that nonconsensual sex, even between acquaintances, is a crime that can and--if the survivor is emotionally able to do so--should be prosecuted. Finally, it does not excuse rape by blaming the victim. Detailed sections identifying behaviors that may suggest a man may be dangerous, as well as delicate recommendations on how to treat a survivor and a chapter aimed at men that calls for an end to violence, are particularly helpful. (Apr.) Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information. From: Reed Elsevier Inc. Copyright Reed Business Information

YA-An important, readable book for all young adults. Lindquist informs readers that a woman is five times more likely to be raped by someone she knows than by a stranger. The first and largest section addresses prevention. Lindquist lists defensive actions a victim can take, dangerous situations to avoid, personality types and actions of potential rapists, and verbalizations that a potential victim can make to lessen her easy-target persona. The second section offers help for those who have suffered the degradation of date rape. How to avoid tampering with potential evidence, why the crime should be reported, how to deal with the police and the court system, and how to go about recovering are all discussed in a compassionate manner. A third section explains harassment, stalking, and dating and domestic violence-what to look for and how to deal with it. The final section addresses male readers and discusses the underlying themes that are so pervasive in movies and the media: that women "ask for it" or "tease" or "don't really mean NO" and are therefore responsible for their own attacks. A well-done and informative presentation that debunks many commonly held beliefs about rape, its victims, and its perpetrators.-Carol DeAngelo, Kings Park Library, Burke, VA Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information. From: Reed Elsevier Inc. Copyright Reed Business Information

Scott Lindquist is a crime prevention specialist certified through the Florida Attorney General's Office. He is a public speaker and presents seminars on crime prevention at colleges, universities, corporations and businesses throughout the U.S. He has received awards from the U.S. Rangers, the Federal Women's Program and the U.S. Air Force. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Introduction	p. ix
Section 1 Date/acquaintance rape prevention
Chapter 1 Redefining rape	p. 3
Chapter 2 What makes a woman vulnerable	p. 7
Chapter 3 One woman's story	p. 15
Chapter 4 The date rape triangle	p. 29
Chapter 5 Danger spots	p. 33
Chapter 6 Alcohol and drugs: the rape enablers	p. 39
Chapter 7 The four personalities of the rapist	p. 51
Chapter 8 The ABCs of date rape	p. 63
Chapter 9 What to do if you are confronted	p. 77
Chapter 10 Weapons, martial arts, and self-defense courses	p. 85
Section 2 Surviving and recovering from sexual assault
Chapter 11 After the assault	p. 101
Chapter 12 Physical and emotional recovery	p. 113
Section 3 Sexual assault: harassment, stalking, dating, and domestic violence
Shapter 13 Sexual harassment	p. 135
Chapter 14 Stalking	p. 141
Chapter 15 Dating and domestic violence	p. 161
Section 4 What men must know
Chapter 16 Advice for men	p. 173
Resources	p. 187
Suggested reading	p. 198
Notes	p. 202
Index	p. 204

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