Personal Safety and Security Awareness In Parking Lots What Makes Us “Soft” vs. “Harder” Targets In this 2 minute video, we will look at some of the elements criminals factor into their victim selection process, and the importance of remaining alert, even in familiar surroundings such as at home, work, or school. Notice the … Continued
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
Although we like to think of our daughter’s years away at college as safe and idealistic, the reality is that her time at school puts her at risk. RAINN, (Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network) the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, reports that close to 1 in 6 college-aged women received assistance from a victim … 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