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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, always call 911. In October, we bring awareness to domestic violence and abuse through National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This national month of remembrance and action was first started in 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence with the intention of connecting battered women’s

Back to School Safety Tips for Moms

The early fall is a time of year when we all work on getting back into routines. After a fun-filled summer, it can be weird to get back into the daily groove. Being a busy mom who has to get kids back to school doesn’t mean you should let your guard down. Here are a

Strangers in Your House: How to Stay Safe when Contractors or Repair People Come By

Whether it’s the phone company, the electric company, or a repair person, there are any number of contractors that may need access to your house to maintain your utilities or set up services. Having a stranger in your house can put you in an extremely vulnerable situation, even if they have legitimate business with you.

Stalking: What You Should Do (Part 2 of 2)

In the second part of this two-part series, Trish details what to do if you or a friend is experiencing stalking. Please read part one to find out more about what stalking is, who can be a victim of stalking, and what tools a stalker may use. If you are in immediate danger, always call

Stalking: What You Should Know (Part 1 of 2)

In the first part of this two-part series, Trish details what stalking is, who can be a victim, and the tools stalkers use. In part two, she gives you more information on what to do if you or a friend is experiencing stalking. If you are in immediate danger, always call 911. For more resources,

How to Identify Grooming and What to Do if You See It

If you’ve ever talked to your women friends about a friend who is or has fallen prey to a predatory scheme, you may have heard the following: How could she fall for that? Can’t she see how fake he is? Why can’t she just leave him? We’ve talked about the cycle of abuse and the

Travel Tips for Women

Women everywhere face dangers when they travel. The news is full of stories of women who have been abducted or assaulted when traveling, especially overseas. Even if you travel with a group of people, you can be caught in dangerous situations.. It can be daunting to think of traveling as a woman, but fear of

The Cycle of Domestic Violence: Understanding Why Women Return to Abusive Partners

The statistics are unfortunate, but important to know: nearly half of all women (48.4%) have experienced psychological aggression by an intimate partner in their lifetime, and more than 1 in 3 women (45.6%) in the U.S. have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner. This means that, as a woman, you’re likely

Safety Tips for a Night Out

When you go out for a night on the town with your girlfriends, you probably want to let your hair down and have a good time. While you should never let the threat of an attack keep you from having fun, being aware of the possibilities can keep you safe from problems and let you

Online Dating Safety Tips for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day can be a daunting day to be single, with romance and coupledom blasted everywhere you look. In the weeks before the holiday, many single women will turn to online dating to try and find at least a dinner date, if not “The One” they want to spend their life with. Online dating is