Fake Authority Figure: When “Help” Is a Lie and How to Stay Safe
We all want to believe that when we’re lost, stranded, or scared, someone will show up to help. But what happens when that “someone” is…
Category: Situational Awareness
She Fought Back And Got Away: Lessons From a Woodlawn Attempted Sexual Assault
Last week, a woman walking home in the Woodlawn area of Fairfax County, Virginia was followed, grabbed, and nearly assaulted. But she fought back. And…
Vulnerable Locations: What Every Woman Should Know About Transitional Spaces
Let’s be real, there are places we go every day that just feel a little off sometimes.Parking lots. Gas stations. ATMs. That weird stairwell.And it’s…
How to Avoid Looking Like a Victim: What Criminals Look for and How to Deter Them
Why Criminals Pick Certain Victims And How to Make Sure You’re Not One of Them Have you ever wondered how criminals pick their targets? It…
Trusting Your Gut: The Science and Power of Intuition in Self-Defense
Your Instincts Are Talking. Are You Listening? Have you ever had a moment where something felt off, but you brushed it aside? Maybe you told…
Grooming Signs: How to Recognize Manipulation Before It’s Too Late
When people talk about grooming, they often picture it happening to kids. But the truth is, grooming can happen to anyone, at any age. It’s…
“It Could Never Happen to Me”: Lessons in Awareness and Preparedness
When we read headlines about attempted assaults, like the incident at a Maryland apartment complex where a man broke into a woman’s home and attempted…
The Importance of Carrying a Self-Defense Tool: How Being Ready Prevented an Assault
A recent story from Albany, California, serves as a powerful reminder of why preparedness and situational awareness are essential tools for personal safety. A woman…
When to Fight Back and When to Comply: Insights from a Subway Attack and the Importance of Self-Defense
This story sheds light on the complexities of self-defense, from staying vigilant in public spaces to making split-second decisions about when to fight back and…