Women and violent crime

Women & violent crime
       

Do you worry about becoming a victim of violent crime? If so, you're not alone. So far, two-thirds of women who have answered our iVillage poll have admitted to worries about being attacked.

The truth is that violent crime lends itself to shock stories and dramatic headlines that scream at us from newspapers every day. It's no wonder we worry about it.

Figures show that less than one in 20 of us will fall victim to violent crime but reiterating the statistics does little to make us feel safer in our homes or when out and about. Which is why iVillage have launched a crime and personal safety month...

be safe

Ten top tips to protect yourself
Keeping your children safe
Safety in your community
How to deal with racial harassment

the issues

Assess your risk: The Crime Quiz
iVillagers talk: Real-life stories
Crime-jacked: Violent crime examined
Seeing crime through the eyes of a crime writer
What's normal, what's not: Recovering after crime
Time to say no to domestic violence
Violent crime and you: Join the debate

advice for victims

Know how to report an attack
The Victim's Charter: Learn your rights
How to make a victim personal statement
Need time off work? What are your rights?
Going to court: What to expect
Are the victims forgotten?