What Is the Best Book on Women’s Safety?
When it comes to personal safety, women around the world are seeking guidance, tools, and reassurance to help them navigate an often unpredictable and unsafe world. But with numerous books available, identifying the best book on women’s safety can feel overwhelming. A great women’s safety book must do more than merely inform; it must empower, educate, and support. Let’s explore the essential qualities such a book should have, and the topics it should cover. Key Qualities Empowerment Above All ElseA truly exceptional women’s safety book doesn’t instil fear—it builds confidence. It should empower readers with knowledge and strategies that make them feel capable of handling potential threats. Empowerment is about recognising one’s own strength and agency while learning practical ways to enhance personal safety. Written from a Survivor-Led PerspectiveA great safety book listens to those who have experienced violence or abuse, ensuring it is trauma-informed and deeply understanding. This perspective allows readers to feel seen, heard, and supported without judgement or assumption. Non-Judgemental and Victim-SupportiveOne of the most critical aspects of any safety guide is ensuring it never blames the victim or survivor. Whether a woman is walking home late at night, wearing a particular outfit, or in any other circumstance, the book must unequivocally reinforce that violence is never the victim’s fault. Sympathetic, Empathetic, and EncouragingWomen navigating the complexities of personal safety need to feel understood and supported. The tone should be both sympathetic and empathetic, offering practical advice while reminding readers that help is available, and hope is not lost. Reassurance That Help ExistsAn outstanding women’s safety book reassures readers that resources, organisations, and support systems exist to help them in times of need. From police and legal services to survivor networks, the book should offer actionable advice for seeking help. Key Topics Every Women’s Safety Book Should Cover To stand out as a definitive guide, a women’s safety book must comprehensively address a range of topics, including: Awareness and Intuition Cultivating awareness of one’s surroundings and trusting intuition are foundational to personal safety. A great book on women’s safety teaches you how to sharpen your observational skills and tells you to trust your intuition. Prediction and Understanding Causes Understanding the potential causes and signs of violent behaviour can empower women to predict and avoid dangerous situations. Manipulative Strategies of Perpetrators Many perpetrators use psychological tactics to manipulate or control. A safety guide should expose these methods, helping women recognise and resist them. General and Travel Safety Recommendations Practical advice for staying safe at home, in public, and while travelling, both domestically and internationally, is invaluable. Technology and Safety In today’s digital world, technology can enhance safety. From personal safety apps to secure online behaviour, a great guide provides up-to-date recommendations. Body Language and Non-Verbal Communication Understanding how body language can deter or attract potential threats is essential. A safety book should offer tips for projecting confidence and strength through non-verbal cues. Seeking Bystander Intervention Learning how to engage bystanders or seek help in public can be lifesaving. A great book should offer advice on how to ask for assistance effectively. Response to Threats and Self-Defence Whether de-escalating a situation, engaging a threat, or escaping, self-defence techniques should be clearly explained and accessible to readers. Addressing Specific Crimes A truly comprehensive women’s safety book will also delve into specific crimes, and each topic should be approached with sensitivity and provide actionable steps to reduce risk, engage threats, or escape dangerous environments: Rape and Sexual Assault Domestic Violence and Abuse Honour-Based Violence Stalking Drug-Facilitated Assault and Drnk Spiking Sex Trafficking and Forced Prostitution Technology-Enabled Sexual Abuse Why NEVER A VICTIM is a Strong Contender While there are many excellent books on women’s safety, NEVER A VICTIM – The Definitive Guide to Women’s Safety stands out for several reasons: It embodies the empowerment, empathy, and non-judgemental tone that a great safety book requires. Written from a trauma-informed, survivor-led perspective, it ensures the voices of those who have experienced violence are at the forefront. With 514 pages and over 111,000 words, it comprehensively covers both general safety strategies and specific crimes, offering practical, actionable advice for real-world scenarios. It acknowledges that no woman deserves violence, regardless of the circumstances, her demeanour, or level of intoxication. — This website “Women’s Safety” is part of PPSS Group
NEVER A VICTIM: Robert Kaiser Empowers Women with the Most Comprehensive Safety Guide Book Yet
WETHERBY, England, Nov. 20, 2024 — As violence against women continues to escalate, the release of NEVER A VICTIM – The Definitive Guide to Women’s Safety presents a timely and essential resource filled with invaluable information. Written by personal safety expert Robert Kaiser, this comprehensive guide emerges from over 30 years of research into physical and sexual violence against women. Drawing from the lived experiences of countless survivors and insights from studying perpetrators, this trauma-informed, survivor-led guide empowers women to trust their instincts and enhance their safety. Spanning 514 pages and over 111,000 words, the book combines psychological insights with practical advice on both avoiding and responding to threats, making it a critical resource in today’s climate. Available in both hardcover and eBook formats, NEVER A VICTIM provides a clear, actionable path for women who have experienced or want to avoid violence. It confronts damaging myths about women’s ability to navigate dangerous situations, highlighting their resilience and innate survival skills. By dispelling misconceptions and promoting intuitive trust, it equips readers with the confidence and knowledge to protect themselves. Kaiser firmly states, “No woman deserves to experience physical or sexual violence, regardless of her attire, level of intoxication, or demeanour. Violence against women is unequivocally unacceptable, and this book leaves no room for doubt on this matter.” Recent statistics underscore the urgency of this resource. In 2023, police recorded 68,387 rapes in England and Wales. In 2024, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley estimated up to 4 million perpetrators of violence against women and children across the UK. With over 1 million domestic violence incidents and 800,000 women affected by sexual assault annually, NEVER A VICTIM serves as essential reading, providing critical guidance in the face of these ongoing threats. “NEVER A VICTIM strips away the societal blame often placed on victims, encouraging women to reconnect with their instincts and recognise the physical signs that intuition offers. By fostering an understanding of these signals, the book urges readers to trust this vital aspect of themselves. It also calls for unconditional support and belief in survivors,” says Lyndsey Dearlove, Global Director of Operations at The NO MORE Foundation. Kaiser’s extensive research involved analysing crime reports, victim testimonies, and coroner’s records, ensuring that the book is firmly rooted in real-world experiences. His collaborations with government agencies, support organisations, and survivors underscore his commitment to preventing violence against women and mark him as a leading voice in this field. The book is available at www.womens-safety.com. About the Author: Robert Kaiser has dedicated over three decades to studying violence against women, supporting survivors, and working with support organisations both domestically and internationally. His expertise and contributions to publications worldwide have established him as a prominent advocate for women’s safety.
About my future women’s safety blogs
First and foremost, I want to thank you for visiting my website and women’s safety blogs. Let me make one thing clear from the outset: No woman deserves to experience physical or sexual violence, regardless of her attire, level of intoxication, or demeanour. Violence against women is unequivocally unacceptable. My future blogs will leave no doubt about my stance on this issue. Throughout 2024, The Guardian newspaper aims to report on every woman allegedly killed by a man, drawing on the work of campaigns such as Counting Dead Women, the Femicide Census, and Killed Women. As of today (13 August 2024), 50 women’s deaths have led to a man being charged. A survey conducted by “Killed Women,” a UK-based organisation and network of families of women killed by men, revealed some harrowing findings: 67% of families believe the killing of their loved one was preventable. This definitive guide to women’s safety aims to help prevent both physical and sexual violence. Violence against women demands our full attention, particularly given that, in 2023 alone, police recorded 68,387 rapes in England and Wales. According to a national study conducted for police chiefs, Sir Mark Rowley, head of London’s Metropolitan Police Service, stated in June 2024 that there are up to 4 million perpetrators of violence against women and children in the UK. Other data shows that there are more than 1 million domestic violence incidents and crimes each year, 800,000 women become victims of sexual assault annually, and over 90% of those committing these crimes are male. A 2018 study by researchers from Glasgow University, involving almost 1,000 rape survivors, found that more than 90% of rape and sexual assault victims knew their attacker. These statistics and critical insights into these crimes and their most likely perpetrators are reflected in the content and advice you will find in my future blogs and forthcoming book, “NEVER A VICTIM – The Definitive Guide to Women’s Safety.” This truly comprehensive guide contains 504 pages, over 110,000 words and numerous safety recommendations aiming to enhance your personal security. Some of these recommendations may feel restrictive to your freedom. Women’s safety can indeed be limiting, sometimes preventing you from doing exactly what you want. Unfortunately, this is an unavoidable reality that I cannot change. You will need to find a balance between enjoying your freedom and ensuring your safety. This may involve doing things differently from your preferred way or altering certain behaviours and habits altogether. If you feel it is unfair and wrong that women must be cautious, careful, and conscious of their actions—limiting what, when, and how they do things—I wholeheartedly agree with you. It is not women who should have to change and adapt to a world where sexual abuse and physical violence have become too common. Although there are many good men out there, it is men who need to rethink their attitudes and behaviours. Of course, it would be ideal if men behaved differently—much differently at times. It would be good, right, and just if the world were a place where the entire contents of my future blogs were unnecessary and irrelevant. But sadly, today, that is not the case. This is why, through my future blogs, I aim to empower you, offer encouragement, and help you live a safer life. Articles such as Warning Signs of an Abusive Relationship will offer you and other readers the chance to identify risks and threats to your safety early. Thank you for visiting my women’s safety blogs. – Robert Kaiser –