Men could learn from Billy Graham - don't be alone in a room with a woman other than your spouse. Women could learn, too; if you truly wish to avoid "inappropriate touching," not providing opportunities is a start.
Agreed. The operative qualifier is "truly".
Contrary to popular belief, few real woman are so stupid as to walk blindly into a situation that sets them up as a victim for an assault.
If you can walk away from "innappropriate touching" without an attempted rape, it's nothing but an unwanted advance. If most of us WERE this victimized by an "unwanted advence", there'd be a lot fewer of us dating, marrying and having kids because obviously, we'd be too terrified of our male dominated society to function correctly in it.
I've BEEN a victim of sexual assault and have also had to fend off my share of two legged octopi. I know the difference between attempted groping and rape from experience.
"Here are some practical suggestions for dealing with temptation: 1) Pray to God. Perhaps say the Jesus prayer, or some other short prayer (such as "Lord, help me"). 2) Avoid occasions of sin. If I know through personal experience that a certain situation is likely to be filled with temptations, I should avoid that situation. One of the best strategies when dealing with temptation is flight. 3) Have a "Plan B" ready. If I cannot avoid being in a situation where I may be tempted, I need to prepare ahead of time a clear idea of another activity I can engage in that will take me away from the temptation. 4) Brush temptations away like mosquitoes. If we concentrate on our temptations, beyond a proper vigilance, then they can fill our minds. Instead, patiently brush them away. "
Without question the easiest way to prevent sin is to avoid the temptation in the first place of things we know will indeed tempt us and we are weak toward. We all have our temptations and failings, but nothing works better than staying away if possible from situations where we will be tempted.