Author: Frederick Reid

  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

  Gone were the days when kids had the freedom to play around the neighborhood without their parents worrying about their safety. The only sign they had to go home was the sun setting, and momma knew they’d be home by then. Today, dangers are everywhere. Parents must always be vigilant when it comes to the safety of their children.   

I know what you are thinking – it is 2018! Women should not have to worry about things like this! I am a strong independent woman, and no man can make me feel less than that! As much as I want to truly believe that women today are a lot safer granted that we are Continue reading

    Watching your favorite band may be one of the many exciting things on your bucket list. Imagine the thrill, excitement, and the crowd! But with all the news about bombings and shootings in crowded places particularly schools and concerts, it is just the right attitude to be vigilant about your safety. “Staying safe Continue reading

People have this bad habit of ignoring danger signs.  Women living alone or traveling by themselves should learn how to be precautious in times of natural calamities whether they are in their community or an unfamiliar place. According to Dr. Rick Nauert PhD , “When disaster strikes — whether a deadly supercell tornado, a flood, Continue reading

The streets and alleys nowadays are becoming more and more dangerous for our teenage daughters.  Mothers, especially, often feel anxious about their girl going out with her peer group. Things are no longer the same as when she was younger, the time when she would inform you every single detail of what she’s doing.  Now, Continue reading

“The culture in which we live often operates on the model of mitigating risk. This model logically compels us to protect, and tends to reduce trust and create adversarial relationships,” says Miki Kashtan Ph.D. I do not intend to speak for every woman. However, I know that a lot will agree when I say that Continue reading

With all the issues of violence against women, a lot of us think of isolating ourselves from the crowd. That is because we fear for our safety. That any time, we know there is a chance of us getting ourselves in danger. Yes, we may never know when that is. But the thought of it Continue reading