Self-defense tips from advocate

• Accept that violence exists, and you may be faced with it during your lifetime.

• Trust your intuition. Never ignore that little voice inside you.

• Be a bad victim. Ask yourself, would a bad guy want to attack me now? If the answer is yes, make some changes.

• Change your locks, and keep doors and windows locked at all times.

• When it comes to street safety, remember to convey strong body language (good eye contact, free hands, confident posture) and be aware of your surroundings.

• When you're surfing the Web, remember to avoid providing too much information.

• Go out with your friends, go home with your friends. It's more safe and less drama.

• The self-defense formula: Where is he vulnerable? Where am I strong? Add force.