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Resources for Information on Rape and Sexual Assault
There are several reliable sources that provide statistics on rape and sexual assault in the United States. Here are a few options.

WSDC
Jun 212 min read


Personal Protection: Why Women Can’t Afford to Outsource Safety
On August 11, 2025, tragedy struck in the parking lot of a Target store in Austin, Texas. A violent attacker with a long history of crime opened fire, killing three people, including a grandfather and his 4-year-old granddaughter. His wife was assaulted, their car stolen, and chaos continued until police apprehended him.

WSDC
Aug 20, 20255 min read


Broken Social Contract Changes our Self-Defense Strategy
We might have reached a point where we can no longer count on the criminal's fear of getting caught as a deterrent.

WSDC
Oct 26, 20243 min read


8 Safety Tips for Dating Apps
Dating apps provide a great way to meet like-minded people who are also interested in dating. But there are risks. Here are 8 safety tips.

WSDC
Oct 2, 20234 min read


1 in 6 Female College Freshmen are Raped While Unable to Consent
More than one in six freshman women are sexually assaulted during their first year of college while intoxicated or under the influence of dr

WSDC
Jul 7, 20233 min read


Knife Attack Survivor: Stabs Felt Like Punches
A woman who survived a knife attack by the killer is speaking out about her experience. Two other people died at the hands of the killer.

WSDC
May 8, 20232 min read


Watch: Criminal Juvenile Paralyzes Woman in Violent Robbery
What are the lessons we can learn from this? There is a whole lot of wrong with this attack: First, a deliberate targeting and stalking...

WSDC
Mar 24, 20233 min read


Who is Reading "Never Defenseless: Empowering Women's Self-Defense"
Readers of the new book "Never Defenseless: Empowering Women's Self-Defense" are coming mostly from the U.S., Germany, and the UK.

WSDC
Nov 6, 20222 min read


Assaulted on Vacation: "I Didn't Want to be Rude"
A 23-year-old woman who was sexually assaulted at an upscale, all-inclusive resort in Mexico on April 27. See how she was interviewed.

WSDC
Jun 29, 20224 min read


Woman with Handgun Stops Mass Shooter
Decisive action by one armed woman stops a man firing into a crowd at a party undoubtably saving many lives.

WSDC
May 29, 20221 min read


Overlooked Realities of a Rape
A rape of a woman jogging in New York highlights two basic elements that need to be in your women's self-defense training program.

WSDC
Mar 29, 20222 min read


What to Do If Active Shooter Opens Fire
What can you do or teach your kids to do in case an active shooter opens fire in a public place or at school?

WSDC
Mar 12, 20224 min read


Campus Safety: Alcohol and Date Rape Drugs
The first semester of college is the most dangerous time for women. Alcohol and date rape drugs compound this problem.

WSDC
Mar 4, 20224 min read


How Predators Pick Their Prey & How We Can Spoil Their Plan
Just like their counterparts in the wild, human predators search for the weakest members of the herd as potential prey.

WSDC
Dec 22, 20214 min read


Review: Daytime Rape Attack, Foiled by Defender and Witnesses
This real life attack reveals a number of lessons for us as we train to prevent and resist a physical attack or sexual assault.

WSDC
Apr 26, 20215 min read


The Two Things You'll Need to Save Your Life
What can we do to improve our responses and our odds of prevailing over a life-threatening situation? Science directs us to two things.

WSDC
Feb 23, 20219 min read


Self-Defense and the Crime Triangle
Affecting any one of these elements of the crime triangle will have a dramatic affect on your personal safety and self-defense.

WSDC
Dec 15, 20201 min read


The Seven Most Common Safety Mistakes Women Make
Here are the seven most common mistakes women make that could result in them getting kidnapped, attacked, and/or raped.

WSDC
Dec 9, 20203 min read


Tracie Talks Chihuahua Confidence with Dr. Phil
Tracie Arlington talks to Dr. Phil about empowering your children with the plans and the techniques to prevent abduction, sexual assault.

WSDC
Dec 8, 20201 min read


The ABCs of Women's Self-Defense
In the above video published on the community's YouTube channel, Coach Tracie and instructor Matt talk about the ABCs of self-defense....

WSDC
Oct 26, 20201 min read
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