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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
Read MoreSafety 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
Read MoreOnline 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
Read MoreHow to Live an Empowered Life in the New Year
The New Year may be in full swing, but it’s never too late to take steps to ensure your safety. We have a few tips to help you live a more empowered life in the new year. Make a resolution to make your safety a priority this year. Secure Your Home Your home should be
Read MoreDomestic Violence and the Holidays: What You Should Know
On the night before Thanksgiving, 911 dispatchers in Albuquerque got a call regarding an unresponsive woman. When the ambulance arrived, Nicole was pronounced dead at the scene, with suspicious marks on her neck and face that denoted beating and strangulation. Her boyfriend, Francisco, who had made the call to 911, was arrested for murder and
Read MoreHoliday Safety Reminders for Women
The holidays are a time for enjoying the warmth of those closest to us, but it’s also a time that criminals can take advantage of us thanks to distractions and stress. Holiday shopping is a particularly stressful time, and women need to know how to keep themselves from being easy prey for opportunistic criminals. Here
Read MoreHome Safety Tips That Can Keep You Secure
5 Home Safety Tips That Can Keep You Secure Every 13 seconds in the United States, a home burglary takes place. Each year, more than 2 million home burglaries are reported. Additionally, one out of every three residential assaults are the result of a burglary. While there are many reasons that these incidents happen, it
Read MoreSigns of Sexual Abuse
5 Signs of Sexual Abuse You Should Know About While you may not be a victim of sexual abuse, it is likely that you know someone who is. Statistics show that every 98 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. Additionally, one out of every six women in America has been the victim of an attempted
Read MoreHow To Quickly Discourage an Attacker
5 Things that Will Quickly Discourage an Attacker Are you worried about being followed while on your evening run or do you not feel safe in your own home? Unfortunately, attackers only need seven seconds to determine if you are an easy target, and in the United States, someone is sexually assaulted every 98 seconds.
Read MoreOnline Safety Tips
Online Safety Tips Every Woman Must Know Between January 1, 2017 and March 20, 2018, nearly 2 billion records containing personal data was comprised. In a world where there are more than 4 billion internet users, it is important for women to keep themselves safe in person and online. Here are several online safety tips
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