Women are attacked in parking lots, while running, even in their own neighborhoods. While there are several things women can do to keep themselves safe and beat off an attacker, there are also several actions that make women easy targets. Here are five mistakes women make that can put them in danger. 1. Talking on
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Tips to Keep You Safe While Jogging
Out for a Run? 5 Tips to Keep You Safe Running outdoors is a great way for women to improve their health, maintain their weight, and enjoy a little self-care. However, it can also be scary and frightening. In one study, 34% of participant’s said they felt scared when running alone outdoors. To give yourself
Read MoreHoliday Shopping Tips for Staying Alert
Holiday Shopping, Stay Alert! It’s that time of the year again… Christmas lights, reindeer, Santa, and all things merry and bright. It’s also a perfect opportunity for predators to take advantage of you and your loved ones. According to this news report, the FBI ranks Albuquerque 1st in the nation in property crimes and 2nd in
Read MoreSome Questions Should Not Be Asked Of Abduction Victim
This post was provided by guest blog contributor, Suzy Imel. Many of us remember the tragic abduction in 2002 of Elizabeth Smart – the beautiful fourteen-year-old girl abducted from her home by a pedophile and held captive by him and his wife for almost a year. Smart’s book, My Story, was released in 2013, followed
Read MoreGrooming – What You Need To Know
This post was provided by guest blog contributor, Suzy Imel. As women, when we think of grooming, we think of getting our hair blown out, or our eyebrows waxed, or any number of other treatments to enhance our attractiveness. But there is another kind of grooming that relates to crime, that we all need to
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8 Safety Tips That May Save Your Life As women, we understand that we are more likely to be targeted for assault than a man. On average, 11.9 million women are assaulted annually in the U.S. Additionally, 15 to 25% of all women will be sexually assaulted in their lives, according to the CDC. However,
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Quick Tip – Mugging Prevention The best way to stay safe is to stay aware. Set the tone with a confident walk. Keep your head up, shoulders back, and look around. Continue being aware of your surroundings even in a place where visibility is reduced, like when you’re at an ATM or a gas station
Read MoreBreaking a Strangle Hold
Quick Tips – Breaking a Strangle Hold If the worst happens and you find yourself attacked and in a strangle hold, it’s easy to panic. Here are three simple steps to breaking the hold. 1. Raise both of your arms from the side to above your head. 2. Bring your arms down striking across the
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