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
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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
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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,
Read MoreDefense Alert Device (D.A.D.)
The Defense Alert Device (D.A.D.) manufactured by Tigerlight has GPS tracking and Crowd-Alert technology that sends an “I’m in danger” alert to your contacts upon ignition of the spray. It doubles as a flashlight and comes in a variety of colors. At checkout, use the code “Hoffman” to receive $30 off your purchase. Purchase your D.A.D.
Read MoreHow to Keep Yourself Safe at an ATM
Getting money out of an ATM can leave you vulnerable. Watch this video on ways to keep yourself safe at an ATM. 00:00 hey girls here’s another tip 00:02 we’re going up to the ATM 00:04 a couple things to remember is 00:06 you wanna make sure your back 00:08 is not open to the
Read MoreSelf-Defense Training: Sustaining Our Skills
Hey girls, I get asked often about how often should you train your skills? I’ve been contemplating this a lot lately. This morning especially… I’m sitting here after my morning workout, (side note this is a daily struggle to go, but I go because its good for me) and was just thinking after taking a seminar
Read MoreVacation Safety Tips
I am going on five months since retiring. During this time I have been doing some traveling to places like Tennessee, Chicago, Colorado, Hawaii, and Washington DC. Just to name a few… While out on these trips, I’ve been pondering this question, “how safe are we?” And what are we doing to protect ourselves when
Read MoreSafety Tips for Women Drivers
5 Safety Tips for Women Who Drive Alone Regardless of how far you travel, you must be alert when behind the wheel. Women are targets for sexual assault, hijacking, rape, and other criminal activity, and when you drive alone you place yourself in a vulnerable position. To prevent any dangerous activity from happening to you,
Read MoreKeep Your Purse Safe
4 Tips to Keep Your Purse Safe from Thieves First off, we want to suggest that you don’t carry a purse at all, as this is the best way to prevent a thief from targeting you. However, as a woman, we know you are likely carry a purse with you that contains your entire life
Read MoreHow to Help a Sexual Assault Victim
Sexual assault is prevalent in our society and affects everyone, regardless of their age, gender, race, or religion. However, according to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, 91% of all rape and sexual assault victims are female. Whether you have a friend, family member, or even a co-worker who is a victim of sexual assault,
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