Have you ever found yourself wrapped in a hug you didn’t want, but didn’t know what to do about it? I certainly have, and it made me feel angry, resentful, and outraged. Whether on campus, at work, or just socializing, unwanted hugging seems to affect almost all women and girls – and many men – … Continued
Security experts, law enforcement, and those in executive protection always remind us that our personal safety is compromised when we spend time in and around our parked vehicles. We are far safer in even a slow-moving vehicle with the doors locked and windows up. Social workers, home healthcare workers, occupational health providers, and salespeople are … Continued
The Department of Justice – and common sense – tells us that gender-based violence and harassment is predominantly committed by men against women or non-binary persons. Bearing in mind that every situation is different, the importance of using your best judgement in the moment, and keeping women’s personal safety at the forefront, learning to use “male-encoded … Continued
Social Worker Personal Safety and Situational Awareness: The Issue of Weapons From the title of this blog post, you might have thought this was going to be about which weapons a social worker should or should not carry for self-defense. Not so! This entry discusses what a social worker, case manager, or home health nurse … Continued
How many times have you heard, “I just cover the front desk at my job.” Please stop describing yourselves this way. You are professionals who have a lot more responsibilities and tasks than meet the eye. In the hospitality industry, you are the name and face of the brand you represent. In business settings, you … Continued