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How to Set Online Dating Boundaries

When women online date, not only do they have to sort through a myriad of misleading profiles, but they have to prioritize personal safety. Among women ages 18-34 who online date, 19% reported being threatened with physical harm at some point. However, with 30% of Americans on dating apps, it can be worthwhile to swipe

Women Against Crime is Returning to Scottsdale

After nearly 30 years away, retired police officer and Women Against Crime founder Trish Hoffman is returning to Scottsdale. The move represents a full circle moment for her. As many women have, Trish experienced stalking from an ex-boyfriend. Over a year-and-a-half period while living in Scottsdale in the early 1990s, she filed dozens of police

Grooming Part 2: How to Spot the Signs of Grooming in Children

In the context of crime, grooming is the act of gaining someone’s trust by building an emotional bond for the purpose of sexual abuse, exploitation, or trafficking. Often, abusers groom their victims, whether children, teens, or adults, over long periods of time by gradually building trust. The grooming process is effective because of its subtlety.

Summer Road Trip Safety Tips

When women travel, they inevitably encounter safety concerns. There are frequent headlines about women who have been abducted or assaulted while traveling. A 2018 study by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) found that more than 8 in 10 women have experienced one or more safety incidents while traveling in the past year. Leisure travelers

Fall Dating Safety Tips

Fall is a classic time to try dating. Whether you’ve been out of the game for a while or are trying to refresh your romantic vibes for a new season, the cooler weather and fall-themed activities are great reasons to find someone new to spend your time with. But just because it’s a cozier season

Domestic Violence is on the Rise in New Mexico

The conditions of stay-at-home orders and the pandemic prime the pump for domestic violence. As I’ve discussed previously, lock-down orders create holiday-like circumstances that allow abusers to keep their victims in close proximity. The National Domestic Violence Hotline has observed callers and text chatters reporting their abusers are also using COVID-19 as a scare tactic

Getting a Gun for Self-Defense: What You Need to Know

This blog is based on an interview I did on Facebook live May 5, 2020, as part of my Tips with Trish series. You can watch the interview here. One of the most common questions I get asked is: “Should I get a gun for self-defense?” As a retired police lieutenant, I have a lot of

Video: Home Security & Defense Tips

I take you on a tour of my home security set up to show you how I keep my house safe and protected. Take a look and get some tips on keeping yourself safer in your own home!

Tips on Staying Safe During Stay-at-Home for COVID-19

In New Mexico and across the U.S., governors are issuing orders for their citizens to stay home except for essential activities like grocery shopping and outdoor exercise to avoid the spread of COVID-19. While staying home may sound like the safest thing you can do right now, there are other concerns that you should be aware of. Follow these tips

What is Social Media Safety and Why is it Important?

In today’s social networked world, chances are that you have a few social media profiles out there. In spite of concerns about data privacy in the past few years, Facebook is still the most popular social media site, with Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, Snapchat, YouTube, and now TikTok following closely behind. Chatting platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook