Walking Safety Tricks

Always walk against traffic so you can see approaching vehicles.

Carry a whistle or personal alarm that can be easily activated.

Use reflective tape on your bag or clothes when walking at night.

Keep your phone in your hand with emergency number ready to dial.

Car Safety Tricks

Check backseat before entering your vehicle.

Keep doors locked while driving or parked.

Park in well-lit areas close to entrances.

Have keys ready before reaching your car.

Home Safety Tricks

Use peephole before opening the door.

Have emergency numbers saved on speed dial.

Keep a safety kit near exits.

Install security cameras at entry points.

Quick Thinking Tricks

Act confidently: Walk with purpose even if you're lost.

Use code words: Establish code words with friends/family for dangerous situations.

Pretend to know someone: If being followed, approach a group and pretend to know them.

Create distractions: Drop items if being followed to create noise and attention.

Phone Safety Tricks

Use emergency SOS: Most phones have emergency SOS features - learn them.

Location sharing: Always share live location with trusted contacts.

Offline maps: Download maps for offline use.

Voice commands: Use voice commands to call for help hands-free.

Social Tricks

Trust your instincts: If something feels wrong, it probably is.

Never reveal travel plans to strangers.

Keep personal information private on social media.

Have a buddy system when going out.

Physical Self-Defense

• Core strikes: palm heel, eye jab and knee strike, and which target areas make them effective.
• Breaking free: how to get out of a wrist grab, bear hug or choke hold.
• Ground basics: how to get back on your feet quickly if you're pulled down.
• Improvised tools: using keys, a pen, a phone or a bag to create distance.
• Consider a short in-person self-defense or martial arts course (e.g. Krav Maga, judo, RAD) to practice these under guidance.

Situational Awareness & Mindset

• Scan your surroundings instead of staring at your phone, especially at night or in unfamiliar areas.
• Trust your gut — if a place, person or situation feels wrong, leave before you "confirm" it.
• Practice a firm, loud "NO" or "STOP" — a confident voice can de-escalate or draw help.
• Plan an exit route whenever you enter a new place — know where the doors and people are.
• Agree on a code word with family or friends that quietly signals "come get me" or "call me right now".

Digital & Social Safety

• Lock down social media privacy settings and avoid posting real-time locations.
• Recognize signs of stalkerware or an unfamiliar device linked to your accounts.
• Use live location sharing (like this app's Share Your Location) with a trusted contact on new dates or routes.
• Know how to quickly block, report and screenshot evidence of online harassment.

Know Your Rights & Emergency Resources

• Save national emergency numbers (100/112) and the women's helpline (181) in your phone.
• Know you can file a Zero FIR at any police station, regardless of where the incident happened.
• Understand your workplace's POSH policy and how to report harassment.
• Check the Legal Help section in this app for free legal aid and detailed rights information.

Everyday Preparedness

• Set up your Guardians, SOS shortcut and Evidence Vault in this app before you need them.
• Keep a basic first-aid kit and a power bank in your bag.
• Learn simple first aid — CPR basics, treating cuts, and recognizing shock.
• Share your travel plans with a guardian before late-night commutes or solo trips.