Prevention Plan

Come up with your own personal plan to avoid being in situations that can lead to sex or harm. It's easier to make good decisions ahead of time than when you're in the heat of the moment.

› Go out with a support group of people you trust. There is safety in numbers.

› Make pacts with your friends to look out for each other.

› Avoid risky situations such as

• parties where there are drugs/alcohol.
• dating older partners.
• being alone where no one can help if needed.
• leaving a party/crowd with someone you don't know extremely well.

› Stop and think before you act.

› Recognize trouble before it starts.

› Protect your drink and never let it out of your sight.

› Learn about date rape drugs and their effects.

› Never go out with strangers.

› Learn how to say NO!

› If it feels wrong, it probably is. Gut feelings are usually right.

› Set sexual limits and communicate your limits to your partner/date and friends; be with others who respect those limits.

› Sign and carry an abstinence pledge card as a reminder of your commitment to wait to have sex and protect your future.

› It's never too late to start over — renewed abstinence.

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