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5 D’s of Self Defense
Self-defense involves more than just responding to a physical attack. The best way of defending yourself against aggression is by having a plan you can put into action before, during, and after a violent incident. A holistic self-defense strategy involves five basic steps: Decide The first step is to decide not to be a victim.
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How to Protect Your Boundaries
Personal boundaries are limits you set for yourself that define what you will or will not be a part of. You cannot meet everyone’s needs, so boundaries identify your limits to yourself and others. They protect you physically, emotionally, and mentally and allow you to be yourself. So what do you do when your boundaries
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Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque Self-Defense Group Training New Mexico has one of the highest violent crime rates in the nation. Murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault are some of the top crimes, especially in the Albuquerque area. Women Against Crime provides valuable self-defense group training for women and young girls to take a stand against domestic violence. Trish
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College Campus Safety
The shooting death of a professor at the University of Arizona in October has brought campus safety to the forefront. Colleges work to foster safe environments, but students must still be vigilant and constantly aware of their surroundings. Understanding how a school handles crime prepares for emergencies, and works to reduce threats is something all
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Risks of Sharing Your Location on Social Media
Knowing the risks of sharing your location on social media can be the difference between life or death. Some geolocation tags may list the exact address of your location, not just the city or general area you’re in. This means that if you share your location anyone who can view your social media posts may
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USA TODAY: When house calls turn deadly: Are cable companies responsible for workers’ violent crimes?
Written by: Amritpal Kaur Sandhu-Longoria | USA TODAY View the entire article here. Hoffman recommends people living alone – especially women and the elderly – have a friend with them when a worker is expected. She also advises that if anyone sees something happening that they think could be criminal, or just makes them feel
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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