Many women have asked what to do if they are trapped, face down, with their attacked on their backs. Here is a link to the article on the Rape Escape website that explains what to do. The first move is fairly basic, the next moves are a bit more advanced.
You are attacked from behind and you've been pushed to the
ground or the floor. Maybe you've even been pushed down on
the seats of a car and the attacker is pinning you down flat in
an effort to beat or choke you into submission.
First of all, you are in a dire situation here -- by being face down
you have no ability to defend yourself. The blows rain down and
you are susceptible to being choked into unconsciousness.
You are going to need to know exactly what to do in this situation:
1. First, pull one elbow in toward your side and place your
palm along side of your face which allows your wrist and hand to
protect one side of your neck (preventing him from choking you
and to cushion the blows to your head somewhat);
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