it's happening again

To prevent it from happening again, stronger law enforcement is crucial. Rebels need to know that there will be severe consequences for such heinous acts. Also, education within the rebel groups about human rights and the equality of all genders can play a role.

Limit his access to inappropriate stories. For example, use parental controls on devices.

Tell your boyfriend to keep his friend away from your personal items. Maybe set some boundaries like not allowing his friend to enter your private space without permission.

She can avoid being in close proximity to the dog without the owner present.

Stricter gun laws could be a big part of the solution. For example, background checks for all gun purchases should be comprehensive and thorough. This can help keep guns out of the hands of people with a history of violence or mental illness. Also, limiting access to high - capacity magazines can reduce the damage in case of an attack.

Avoid excessive alcohol consumption. When you're drunk, your judgment is severely impaired, so moderating your drinking can prevent such a situation. Also, be more aware of your surroundings and the people you're with when you're out.

Strengthening international laws and cooperation is crucial. Countries need to work together to combat human trafficking, which is a modern - day form of slavery. Laws should be strictly enforced, and there should be severe penalties for those who engage in trafficking girls or any form of slavery - like practices.

Learn self - defense techniques. This can give you more confidence and the ability to protect yourself in case someone tries to do something like this again. Also, if you sense any danger or inappropriate behavior from someone, remove yourself from the situation as soon as possible.

One way is to increase security around your home. For example, put up a fence or install a security system with alarms.

To prevent this from happening again, first, talk to your wife and see if there are certain stories she doesn't want shared at all. Then, communicate with your neighbor. You can say something like 'Hey, we really value our family's privacy, so if we share something with you, it's not for spreading around.' And be more selective in the future when choosing what to tell your neighbor about your wife.