Author: Frederick Reid

When we think about abuse in a household, we immediately account for physical violence. Perhaps that is because we see visible wounds, bruises, and scars. However, that is not often where abuse starts or ends. Different types of violence are not limited to physical aspects only. It can be mental, emotional, and everything in between. Continue reading

Living in a global pandemic puts us in a situation where we need to distance ourselves even with our loved ones. That’s why amid this, having our boundaries crossed and experiencing sexual harassment when we’re out is even more shocking. Now, the automatic response of blending in the crowd is no longer an option to Continue reading

While safety protocols ask people to stay at home, a different calamity is taking place behind closed doors. Studies show that cases of domestic violence tend to increase during periods when families spend more time together. Let’s go through some information on family violence and how the coronavirus outbreak is affecting it. We’ll also be Continue reading

Source: jcbjj.files.wordpress.com There was a lot of talk about Martial Arts at the 2017 Self Defense Seminar, where people gathered to learn the different techniques of self-defense. It was an event for all ages – young and old – and the amateurs who did not have any background on martial arts got to get in Continue reading

 They say “chivalry is dead,” but nowadays it is less of women’s concerns. This world projects a lot of dangers even to the most peaceful people. Back then violence only shows when you look for it, but today, it shows up anytime, anywhere, and it could happen regardless of age or gender. Women are often Continue reading

  As a woman, we should consider learning some helpful techniques that can help us in defending ourselves. Not only it is essential in handling a very toxic environment, but it is also helpful making sure that there are no rooms for any kind of harassment. In dealing with danger, we must protect ourselves and Continue reading

  If you’ve been aware of the news for the last couple of decades, then you probably know that violence against women is widespread in all parts of the world. A lot of women suffer from harassment. The crimes against women such as rape, sexual assault, molestation, eve-teasing, and murder, are only a couple of Continue reading

    In our society, women are prone to all sorts of physical, sexual, and psychological violence. “Domestic violence and abuse are among the top precursors for developing depression and anxiety during adolescence and later in adult life. Sometimes the violence is between partners, other times it’s between parents and children and often it’s a Continue reading

  I don’t think women are ever asking for violence. “Generally, any behavior that uses one person’s power to exert control over another person’s physical and/or emotional safety is considered abusive. Physical abuse, sexual abuse and emotional abuse are all preconditions for people to develop low self-esteem, body image issues, relationship difficulties, anger issues, substance Continue reading

The number of crimes committed against women on the streets is hard to overlook. Every day, women get robbed, harmed, or raped. It is alarming and saddening because women can avoid these things if they know about being street smart. “I think that all women need training in self-protection, be it model mugging, martial arts, shooting or guard dogs, because violence Continue reading