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Lessons on travel and getting home
If You Feel Followed: getting home lesson
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Move to a staffed/open place and text or call someone you trust with your location. Practice the moment in a short Surefoot lesson.
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You’re walking back after class, phone in hand. You notice someone matching your pace and it’s starting to feel off.
You think someone is following you as you walk home. You do not need proof to act, and you can choose the safest nearby option while you contact someone you trust.
What’s the best next move to stay safe?
- Go to a staffed spot, call a trusted person
- Keep walking to your usual stop
- Confront the person to confirm their intent
- Wait until you’re 100% sure
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Go to a staffed spot, call a trusted person
If you think someone is following you, your job is to move toward help, not to prove what’s happening. If there is immediate danger, call 911 first. Otherwise, move to an open, staffed place or a group of people, and contact someone you trust with where you are. You do not need to confront the person, and you can keep your focus on getting access to support.
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Move to a staffed/open place and text or call someone you trust with your location.
Words you can use
“I think someone’s following me. Can I stay here while I get help?”
Sources: RAINN