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Womens self defense is an essential part of everyday training for women of every age. Womens self defense classes and training is available in books, seminars, videos, and community classes. Learning a martial art, staying up to date in community crime awareness, or taking a class in pepper or mace spray training can help women everywhere feel less like a target and instill a greater sense of confidence and control in their lives.

Unfortunately, violence against women is a centuries old reality. Womens self defense can organize the necessary instincts that prevent a criminal from targeting a victim, simply by knowing the way to behave, act in command of their space, and follow simple guidelines for safety in public or urban areas.

Womens self defense should be learned at all ages, but especially in the teenage years or senior years when criminals target women for violence due to perceived physical weakness. Womens self defense training can teach a woman to act in a manner that puts off thieves or assailants.

The training for womens self defense does not have to be extensive and may be done over the internet. Simple postures and ways to act can prevent an assault from becoming fatal. Womens self defense course prove the old adage that knowledge is power. Just by being prepared how to act in the split second can make the difference between being a victim and surviving a criminal assault.

Womens self defense is an issue for the workplace, home, and any public or private area. Violence against women does not come only from strangers. Womens self defense courses should include a basic physical defense course with aggression and confidence training that pressures an assailant to move from a command position of power to a combative participation in a struggle.

Due to the nature of today’s forensic and criminal science technologies, various criminals are leery about leaving skin and other identifying evidence on their assailants. Women’s self defense can train a woman to absorb identifying marks and a description of her assailant that may forestall the assault from getting worse o becoming fatal.

Criminal psychology and behavior show that assailants prefer the type of behavior that a womens self defense course negates. Since a criminal chooses an assailant, it makes sense to learn from a womens self defense course class or book what types of behaviors to avoid in order to forestall an attack.

It’s important for any woman to have at least one womens self defense course prior to international travel and even by the time they reach driving age. Female drivers alone become targets for thieves and attackers. However, one womens self defense class can make the difference between surviving an attempted attack and being the victim of senseless violence.

Males traditionally target women due to perceived behavior. A womens self defense course is a necessary investment. One womens self defense seminar can unlock how the same dynamics that come into play during a physical attack can be prevented by unexpectedly assertive behavior (that can be learned) to avoid being the victim of an assault.

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By: Roy Allen

About the Author:
Roy Allen’s concern for women’s safety arose from conversations with friends and families. Your Protection First carries quality womens self defense [http://www.yourprotectionfirst.com] and child protection products including stun guns. Be aware, be prepared.





We’ve all had toxic friends and chances are we still have one or two hanging around so tips to survive the attack of the toxic friend are vital to your self-esteem. And your self-esteem is vital to your personal safety, which includes your mental, emotional and physical well-being.

Definition of a Toxic Friend:

The friend part is someone to do things with. The toxic part comes into play when your “friend” dumps her emotional garbage on you or belittles you.



It is your responsibility to be prepared to defend yourself if you are caught in a situation that you may be the target of an act of violence. There are many personal protection products sold today that will allow you to protect yourself and loved ones, such as a Tasers, Pepper Spray, and Stun Guns.

There are also some things that can be done for your protection that will not cost you anything other than using your best judgment and intuition when making decisions.
Here are some tips that will help you to remain safe and secure.

General Safety Tips:

o If you feel or see a problem, do whatever you can to avoid a confrontation, change your route, cross the street, and if this fails prepare to defend yourself.

o Do not look like an easy target, look strong and confident-most fights are won before they start as most aggressors will back down if you maintain eye contact and are not intimidated by them.

o Do not hitchhike, always use the bus or take a taxi if you do not have transportation.

o Do not wear revealing clothing or gaudy jewelry when you are walking on the streets alone.

o Always carry a personal protection product with you at all times.

Being Safe While in Your Automobile:

o Always approach your vehicle with your keys in hand and ready.

o Check your vehicle before you enter.

o Getting in and out of, and walking to your vehicle should be considered danger areas.

o Do not leave you car unlocked even for the few minutes it takes you to run into the convenience store, attackers have been known to lay in wait for these opportunities.

o Windows and doors should be locked even while driving to prevent unwanted passengers at intersections and stop lights.

o Always remain alert when in parking lots or parking garages, and if you are concerned about going to your vehicle ask someone to escort you. Between, behind, and under cars are good places for someone to hide and wait on the unsuspecting person.

o Have your personal protection equipment within reach.

Safety while using public transportation services:

o When waiting on the bus or taxi to arrive try to wait in a coffee shop or a well lighted area.

o Choose an isle seat when possible to prevent being blocked in by a potential attacker.

o During the evening hours try and pick the train compartment that is carrying the most passengers. There is safety in numbers.

o If you are taking the bus try and get a seat behind the bus driver or near the exit door.

o Be sure that your personal protection product is readily available.

Safety When Taking a Taxi:

o Check the identification of all drivers when using a taxi service. This is usually located on the visor or clipped to the dashboard of the taxi.

o Avoid flagging taxis from the street, always call and order taxi service so the driver and taxi can be traced.

o Try and sit in the seat next to the taxi driver and not in the back seat if you are alone.

o Be aware of taxis with a power locking mechanism.

Walking/Jogging Safety:

o Be alert and aware of you surroundings, do not go places that seem to be dangerous.

o Do not assume that the area your in is safe because it has been safe in the past. Predators can be anywhere so be prepared.

o Become familiar with that area that you walk or jog in, and make mental notes of safe houses or safe places that can be used if the need arises.

o Do not use a “walkman or ipod” when jogging or walking in isolated areas at any time. This will reduce your awareness of the area.

o Change you routes and routines on a regular basis to avoid any would be predators from being able to track your movements or actions.

o Always carry a personal protection product on your person.

Fight Back – Don’t Be A Victim

By: Sheri Gray

About the Author:
Sheri Gray is writer and webmaster for J & S Enterprises and online force in the personal self-defense products market. Serving the personal protection industry since 2004 J & S Enterprises offers Tasers, Stun Guns, Pepper Sprays, and Mace Defense Sprays. For more information on the products offered by J & S Enterprises and a link to check for Sex Offenders in your area go to: http://www.safeselfdefense.com



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Women (and everyone else for that matter) need effective ways of avoiding verbal, mental, emotional and physical attack and we know that either gender can be the culprit so blaming men alone is not only ineffective but shallow in thought.

What if we had a couple sure-fire ways to keep ourselves safe? What if these same safety strategies worked for other aspects of our lives as well, such as communication and relationships? And what if we didn’t have to go to classes, pay for coaching or read a book to be safer from all attacks? What if we were born with the software for safety already installed? And what if all we had to do was put it on our desktop to be readily available and obvious so we remember to use it?

The fact is, we were born with the very things we seek, worry about, pay to learn and stress over during almost every aspect of our lives…not just safety issues. They are the most underrated, overlooked and under used resources we have and we could fuel the world with the unused portions from each one of us!

Here is your built-in, one-two punch:

1. Common Sense – Sound practical judgment that is independent of specialized knowledge, training, or the like; normal native intelligence.

2. Gut Feelings – Apparent ability to acquire knowledge without a clear inference or the use of reason.


When my friends or students get into dangerous situations or uncomfortable relationships with romantic partners, family, friends, strangers or coworkers, I



Women, children and the elderly are the most common victim prospects for attackers but everyone of every age is vulnerable. That is the bad news but there is plenty of good news too!

Something as simple as using your voice correctly and knowing the correct things to yell make your voice your #1 weapon.

It’s as simple as that.

If you are like me, you learned what to scream if you were in danger, right? This was good in theory but far too ineffective for reality.

Here’s the deal:

Screaming is weak and defensive Yelling is strong and offensive Most of the things we were taught to scream don’t work I’ll tell you what does work
Screaming vs. Yelling

When screaming is heard, it is thought to be either playing or too dangerous a situation to get involved in. Most people want to avoid “helping” for fear of getting hurt. (They are smart!)

When yelling is heard, it sounds like something is about to happen but hasn’t yet. It is strong and gets a completely different kind of attention than screaming does. Most people are interested in helping to prevent something.

What To Yell

Stop! Back Off! 911!

These are the most effective things to yell. We won’t go over the others we have heard all our lives because there is no reason to fill our minds further with things that don’t work.

How To Yell

Inhale to fill your lungs and tummy Deepen your voice by putting your tongue low in your mouth Yell until you are out of air, inhale, yell again Yell so that people blocks away can hear you
Benefits Of Yelling

Startles the attacker – catching the attacker off-guard puts you in control temporarily Calls attention to your situation – the last thing an attacker wants is everyone looking his or her way Makes you stronger – gets your adrenaline flowing in order to help you think clearly, strike harder and run faster
When To Yell

When you have a bad gut feeling about someone who is approaching (usually after they have disregarded your stern “Stop”) When someone grabs a hold of you without your permission When someone is taking you with them against your will As you are running to safety

You are now capable of scaring off most attackers before they approach, during an approach and in the third phase of attack – physical contact. Women, please share this information with kids, teens and men as everyone needs to know how to use their voice as their #1 weapon. As women, we are more likely to seek safety information than men so it is great when we can share it with loved ones and coworkers of both genders and all ages.

By: Kelly Rudolph

About the Author:
Bonus Safety Tip: Confident body language is a major deterrent to the majority of attackers. And I invite you to be even safer by visiting http://www.PersonalSafetyTrainer.com

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From Kelly Rudolph – “Your Personal Safety Trainer”





The recent assault of a woman in a Wal-Mart parking lot in Russellville, AR brings the importance of “Danger Awareness” to the forefront of women’s safety issues in the River Valley. Broad daylight wasn’t enough of a deterrent for this assailant, as he sought to force his way into her vehicle, threw the woman through the ground, and made off with her purse. Had he entered her vehicle, things could have potentially been worse.

Russellville is becoming a “big city” and with that comes (unfortunately) big city problems, including crime. In a nation where women are increasingly targeted, being “danger aware” is an important defensive mechanism every woman should use. Shoppers are often distracted as they enter or leave a shopping center, and parking lots are becoming increasingly popular targets for predators looking for victims. By following a few simple safety tips, women can better minimize their risk of becoming a victim.

Shop during daylight hours and park as close as you can to the front of the business. You are less likely to be targeted in a crowd of people, as predators seek “windows of opportunity” to isolate a victim to accomplish their task. Shopping with a friend or relative is also helpful, as there is safety in numbers.

Practice “danger awareness” as you enter and leave a parking lot. Put yourself in the predator’s role and avoid placing your vehicle (and yourself) in areas that might isolate you from others and make you more vulnerable. Don’t park near vans, as predators often lay in wait for women to approach, pull them into the side door of a van, and speed away.

Walk confidently, keeping aware of the people in front of you, behind you, and to your sides. Don’t get into the habit of walking with your head down, or be digging through your purse or bags as you approach your vehicle. Have your keys in hand before you leave the store and be observant as you leave. Make sure you are not being followed, and that you are not isolated in an empty parking lot, especially at night.

As you approach your car, look around it, under it, and make sure no one is hiding or waiting for you. Also, look into the vehicles around your car to make sure no one is waiting for you to return. If you are uncomfortable approaching your car alone, turn around and return to the store. It’s okay to ask a store employee or store manager to accompany you to your vehicle.

Keep your purse held tightly against your body, with the flap facing toward you. Don’t carry a large number of bags; use a shopping cart. If you are approached, you can push the cart into the predator and run the other way. If you are using a shopping cart, don’t put your purse in the cart; keep it close to your body so it can’t be easily snatched.

When shopping, don’t flash large amounts of cash or wear expensive jewelry. If using a debit or credit card, be aware cell phone cameras and other small hidden cameras can be used to take pictures of your card (or you entering your PIN) and this can be used to steal your identity.

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By: John L Terry

About the Author:
The Women-Safe Network is a proactive non-profit groups that offers a number of educational workshops and seminars for women (of all ages). We are available to speak to schools, churches, civic & community groups on a variety of danger awareness and safety issues. We also offer rape prevention, danger awareness, and self-defense clinics for women, with an emphasis on predator awareness and defensive countermeasures. John Terry, NSA Regional Director, can be reached at 479-968-1708 or rivervalleywomensafe@imga.com



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Women are traveling around the world more than ever before and even alone either for business or on a pleasure trip. However, this is also resulting into criminal incidences with women while on travel. It has become necessary to take safety precautions for a successful travel. Use the following travel safety tips to be as safe and secure as you feel in your town:

o Travel safety tips while in a culturally conservative country. Please make yourself familiar with the laws and customs of the places where you wish to go. Here are examples of two situations you may encounter with. It is illegal in few countries to invite persons of opposite sex to your hotel room. Police in Saudi Arabia can arrest foreigners for wearing “improper dress”. Avoid any obscene postures while on travel to an unknown place. Few countries have a public code of conduct and police at most tourist places discourage kissing in public.

o Women’s travel safety tips for clothes. There is no doubt that fashion makes a statement. However not everyone perceives fashion the way you do. People from different cultures consider the clothing, which you consider casual, as provocative or inappropriate. Jeans and t-shirt covering most of your bodies are a better option for travel clothing. Jeans is safer than a skirt or mini if you need to run or defend yourself.

o Blending yourself with public is the best safety measure during travel. Try to purchase a local dress and wear it sometimes to give an impression of being native or being familiar with the place. Always wear one or two local accessories such as hat, chains, and scarves.

o Safety devices travel tips for women. Many safety devices available in market work as good self-defense arms. Pepper spray is a high-pressure extract of pepper. Its spray on assailant’s face would disable him for 5-6 minutes. There is stun gun with electrostatic high voltage charge. It will provide heavy shock to assailant and weaken his muscles.

o Use common sense and be alert and aware of your surroundings. If you are unsure in general about the local situation, feel free to check with the American Citizens Services section of the local U.S. Embassy or Consulate for the latest security information.

o Show confidence while talking to strangers. Criminals often look for weak women, who submit easily. Do not ignore any instance of eve teasing. If caught in a difficult situation, show bravery and boldness. Scream, fight and run as hard as possible.

By: Al Falaq Arsendatama

About the Author:
For more information on travel guide and useful travel tips please visit http://www.ez-travel-guide.info including simple reviews on popular travel guide books.





All women need to realize that not only does self-esteem take a beating after being victimized but low self-esteem attracts those who do the beating! I would not have entered either the date rape situation or the domestic violence situation in my life, had I had healthy self-esteem. Let’s help prevent people we know from going through the violence cycle of low self-esteem – violence – lower self-esteem – more violence – even lower self-esteem – even more violence, and on and on.

The Connection Between Self-Esteem and Attackers:

Attackers, whether verbal, mental, emotional or physical, have low self-esteem Attackers look for people weaker than themselves to attack so they are sure to “win” Self-esteem shows on the outside in body language Attackers are experts at reading body language If your self-esteem is lacking, attackers can tell
Tips for Raising Self-Esteem for Safety Purposes

Realize that attackers are cowards and the purpose of any attack is get a “power fix” Attacks are all about the attacker, not about the victim; they are not personal Simply demonstrating confident body language can repel an attacker Know that you already have higher self-esteem than most attackers, even on a bad day You are absolutely just as valid, important and necessary to the world as anyone else We are each on a different path to arrive at love and peace and harmony; your path is your path When you find a new or better path, you can take it regardless of what anyone else says You are perfectly capable of living your own life, choosing your own friends and making good decisions all by yourself You are worthwhile and have the right to do whatever is necessary to protect and defend yourself
We would be less concerned about what others think of us if we realized how seldom they do. Everyone’s favorite topic is themselves. When we talk about others it usually has to do with how they affect us. Often times it is to get attention, which goes back to us and our self-esteem. Complaining about someone usually means they have something we want, looks, attention, confidence, career; again the focus is actually us.

When we realize that we are on the right path for wherever we are at the time to learn what we need to learn and that everyone is equal in value, we do some wonderful things:

We relax We feel empowered We claim our right to protect and defend ourselves We get a burning desire to help others see their own worth We increase our self-esteem ten times over
Some days seem like a roller coaster ride in the “Self-Esteem Amusement Park.” This is, unfortunately, normal so we need to continuously remind ourselves of our value and place in the world. Surround yourself with friends who understand you and bolster, instead of attack, your self-esteem. If you feel bad about yourself around certain people, get them out of your life ASAP. It can be challenging to stay positive and impossible if someone in your life is disempowering (bullying) you.

If you don’t have any great, positive people in your life right now, be your own best company and you will attract them. They are worth the wait!

By: Kelly Rudolph

About the Author:
Bonus Safety Tip: Be sure to bolster your loved ones’ self-esteem so they can be safer from attacks too. And I invite you to be even safer by visiting http://www.PersonalSafetyTrainer.com to grab your sample Safety Quick Tip and the option of receiving a free one each week + bonuses.

From Kelly Rudolph – “Your Personal Safety Trainer”



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