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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.

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Aug 205 min read


The New Threat: Mentally Ill Attackers and the Need for Self-Defense Skills
Scene of the pedestrian mall in downtown Denver where the attacks occured(Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post) In a series of shocking...

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Jan 143 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.

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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.

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Oct 2, 20234 min read


Domestic Abuse: He's Holding You Hostage by Controlling the Money
Financial abuse is almost always present in abusive relationships. What to look for and how to escape.

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Sep 6, 20232 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

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Jul 7, 20233 min read


10 Cities and States Homeowners are Fleeing
People are leaving major cities in the U.S. due to crime, employment, taxes, and liveability. Here's the top 10.

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May 20, 20231 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.

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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...

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Mar 24, 20233 min read


Spain Sees Huge Spike in Sex Crimes
Crime increased significantly in Spain last year, with rapes increasing by about 34% and other sex attacks by over 50%.

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Mar 22, 20231 min read


Military: Record Sexual Assaults, Less Reporting
The fiscal year of 2021 saw a record high for sexual assaults across all six military branches.

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Mar 10, 20231 min read


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.

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Feb 21, 20232 min read


The Dangerous Side of Chicago in One Graph
Here's the highlights of how dangerous Chicago continues to be in one chart. Chicago leads the country in homicides for the 11th year.

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Feb 20, 20231 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.

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Nov 6, 20222 min read


'Never Defenseless' Debuts on Amazon
The book “Never Defenseless: Empowering Women’s Self-Defense” has launched on Amazon garnering the ranking of “#1 New Release” in Safety

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Oct 24, 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.

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Jun 29, 20224 min read


Watch: Man Suddenly Attacks 3 Women on Philly Street
Three women walking together on a Philadelphia street are punched in the face by a stranger in an unprovoked attack.

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Jun 19, 20221 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.

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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.

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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?

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Mar 12, 20224 min read
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