See how you fare...
Do you shop alone at night?
How do you pay for your purchases?
If carrying cash, do you keep it in your front pocket?
Where do you store your packages; back seat, trunk?
Do you always lock your home's doors and windows?
Do you fumble for your keys in the parking lot?
Do you always park in well lit areas?
Are you on the phone while walking in the parking lot?
Do you avoid parking next to vans, trucks with campers vehicles with tinted windows?
Do you keep a record of your credit card numbers?
Is your child able to ask a store clerk for help if y'all are separated?
Do you verify delivery personnel's identification?
Where do you store wrapped gifts; under the tree, in view of a door or window?
Do you use only ATM's in well lit and active areas?
What do you do with your ATM receipts?
When using pin numbers, do you shield and prevent others from seeing?
When you leave home, do you leave a light, radio or other electronic on?
Be aware! Be Safe!
Comment and ask for the answers. : )
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
...more common than ...cancer
As I sit here researching women's self defense, I have an intense desire to inform, enlighten, and educate. Women need to understand and be empowered.
About 90% of sexual offenses involving children are committed by older males on young girls; and about 75% of these offenses are committed by persons known to the victims, (fathers, other relatives, or visitors and family friends). According to the American Medical Association (AMA), over 61% of female victims of assault are under age 18.
Domestic violence is the leading cause of injuries to women ages 15 - 44, more common than automobile accidents, muggings, and cancer deaths combined (Surgeon General, US. Public Health Services, (Journal of the American Medical Association, 276:23, 31-32, June 17, 1992). 22-35% of women who visit emergency rooms are there for injuries related to ongoing abuse (Journal of American Medical Association, 1990).
There are so many great efforts against cancer, why not domestic violence? Isn't it time to get our heads out of the sand?
About 90% of sexual offenses involving children are committed by older males on young girls; and about 75% of these offenses are committed by persons known to the victims, (fathers, other relatives, or visitors and family friends). According to the American Medical Association (AMA), over 61% of female victims of assault are under age 18.
Domestic violence is the leading cause of injuries to women ages 15 - 44, more common than automobile accidents, muggings, and cancer deaths combined (Surgeon General, US. Public Health Services, (Journal of the American Medical Association, 276:23, 31-32, June 17, 1992). 22-35% of women who visit emergency rooms are there for injuries related to ongoing abuse (Journal of American Medical Association, 1990).
There are so many great efforts against cancer, why not domestic violence? Isn't it time to get our heads out of the sand?
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Holiday Shopping
A few tips for while you are out and about.
Don't wear expensive jewelry.
Carry your purse across your body instead of on your shoulder.
Use a basket or have help carrying your purchases.
Drop your packages if you need to defend your self. YOU are more important than the packages.
Pay attention to your surroundings.
Follow your gut feeling.
Look inside your vehicle before entering it.
Keep it locked at all times, whether you are in it or not.
Lock the door as soon as you get in, don't wait for it to lock itself.
Don't sit in the parking lot after exiting the store. Leave right away.
Close your garage door before you get out.
Don't wear expensive jewelry.
Carry your purse across your body instead of on your shoulder.
Use a basket or have help carrying your purchases.
Drop your packages if you need to defend your self. YOU are more important than the packages.
Pay attention to your surroundings.
Follow your gut feeling.
Look inside your vehicle before entering it.
Keep it locked at all times, whether you are in it or not.
Lock the door as soon as you get in, don't wait for it to lock itself.
Don't sit in the parking lot after exiting the store. Leave right away.
Close your garage door before you get out.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Easy Target....
I had the privilege of spending time with a woman very dear to me. As we went about our various activities and outings, I found myself aware of the ways she left herself unguarded.
Parked on a city street and standing at the car's hatchback, oblivious to her surroundings, as she organized something. This 5 minute activity made her an easy target.
Letting children run out of her reach on a city sidewalk, people all around. There aren't many people in the physical shape necessary to stop a child abductor from running off with a child that far from the parent.
Driving through town with doors unlocked.
Walking and talking on cell phone in public.
Riding on elevator without making eye contact or small talk with other passengers.
Parked on a city street and standing at the car's hatchback, oblivious to her surroundings, as she organized something. This 5 minute activity made her an easy target.
Letting children run out of her reach on a city sidewalk, people all around. There aren't many people in the physical shape necessary to stop a child abductor from running off with a child that far from the parent.
Driving through town with doors unlocked.
Walking and talking on cell phone in public.
Riding on elevator without making eye contact or small talk with other passengers.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Safety at Home
While chatting with a beautiful young lady tonight, I learned how her greatest place of fear is in her own home. We all know we must be on guard while out and about, but in our homes... this is a place we should be able to relax. This reminded me of some statistics I recently saw, somewhere between 50-60% of rapes occur in a woman's own home. This young lady had valid reason for concern. But must we live in fear... especially at home? Not in my opinion. Confidence is the Unconquerable Enemy of Fear!
Empower Yourself!
Don't Live in Fear!
Attackers are looking for Easy victims, not a fight!
Do you have belief in your ability to defend yourself? You should!
Do you have confidence in your ability to defend yourself? You CAN!
If you are still thinking "It'll never happen to
me" then you are the perfect target for an attacker.
Empower Yourself!
Don't Live in Fear!
Attackers are looking for Easy victims, not a fight!
Do you have belief in your ability to defend yourself? You should!
Do you have confidence in your ability to defend yourself? You CAN!
If you are still thinking "It'll never happen to
me" then you are the perfect target for an attacker.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
It's YOUR Choice!
Kuta Empowered Women is about educating you. Our goal is for you to be confident that you CAN defend yourself. You do NOT have to be a victim. When you accept this mindset, you are well on your way. Remember:
* Victims of sexual abuse sustained an increase amount of physical injury if they pleaded, cried or tried reasoning. Don't act weak or like a victim.
* Approximately 50% of women escape attempted sexual assaults if they yell. This is a time to be assertive.
* Approximately 85% of women escape attempted sexual assaults if they vigorously and quickly resist physically. Learn simple and key moves to defend yourself.
Once you understand this, you can choose to defend yourself.
* Victims of sexual abuse sustained an increase amount of physical injury if they pleaded, cried or tried reasoning. Don't act weak or like a victim.
* Approximately 50% of women escape attempted sexual assaults if they yell. This is a time to be assertive.
* Approximately 85% of women escape attempted sexual assaults if they vigorously and quickly resist physically. Learn simple and key moves to defend yourself.
Once you understand this, you can choose to defend yourself.
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