Men

While women are most at risk from men on their own, men are more at risk from groups of men.

Most commonly, young men are attacked by groups of other young men.

You can reduce the risk of this type of attack by following the general personal safety tips too.

Another way to avoid violence is to stop a confrontational situation turning into an aggressive one. Think about how you react when you get angry. If you feel yourself getting angry with someone, or if they get angry with you, try to move away.

If you have been attacked, you may want to go to the police, or to a doctor. The doctor may also ask you what has happened, but if you don't want to tell them, you don't have to.

Sexual assault

Women are not the only victims of sexual assaults. Men are also sexually assaulted and experience violent relationships. The same advice applies to men as women.

Your actions towards women

Many women fear crime because of men's actions. You can help to prevent this fear by thinking about what you and your friends do. For example:

• Don't strike up conversations with women on their own
• Try not to walk too close behind – they may think you are following them
• Respect women's personal space
• Don't make comments about women who walk past
• Remember that ‘no' means ‘no'