These tips are applicable to everyone!

Whether you live in London or abroad it is always important to be self aware and follow these tips.

Always remember to P.L.A.N.

Prepare

Before you go anywhere think about where you are going and how you will get there.  Let someone know where you are going and when you plan to get back.  If you are going on a visit for work, leave details of who you are going to visit with colleagues or in an accessible diary.

Look Confident

Look purposeful, be alert.  Hold your head up and be aware of your surroundings.  If things go wrong, try not to show it. Take a few moments to calm yourself and re-think.

Avoid Risk

Avoid confrontation: do all you can to defuse a potentially violent or aggressive situation.  Assess and reassess situations to help you become aware of the risks as early as possible.

Never Assume

Never assume that your fears are unfounded. Trust your instincts: they are there to ward you of possible danger!  Never assume that it won’t happen to you. Don’t become complacent.