How to Protect Yourself from Groper Attacks in Public

Public Groping Incidents

• ⚠️ The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, was recently groped in public, sparking international outrage.
• 💡 This incident highlights a widespread problem, with 81% of women reporting experiencing sexual harassment.
• 🎯 A survey revealed that 19% of women have been groped or inappropriately touched on the subway, yet very few report these incidents to the police.

Common Locations for Groping

• 🎪 Groper attacks often occur in crowded public spaces such as concerts, movie theaters, shopping malls, and public transportation.
• 🚇 The New York City subway is specifically mentioned as a location where these incidents are prevalent.

Expert Advice for Self-Protection

• 🛡️ Safety expert David Sarnney advises women to keep their bags close and secure to create a barrier against unwanted touching.
• 🧠 The strategy involves being aware of your surroundings and ensuring there are no accessible areas for a groper to touch you.
• 📣 If groping occurs, yell for help using phrases like "Help!" or "Don't touch me! Get away from me!"