The Better Business Bureau reports “96% of employed domestic violence victims experience problems at work related to the abuse.” While employers tend to focus on productivity concerns, most are not aware of the dramatic impact domestic violence has on their work environment. Recent studies reveal 75% of abusers have access to their victim’s workplace. It is often the one place an abuser knows he can find his victim. Incidents at work may result in heated conversations, vandalism, and destruction of property, assault, or even death. A recent study revealed that approximately 1 in 5 working adults are victims of domestic …
Self Defense – Size Doesn’t Matter
A male attacker has just approached you. He looks like he just stepped out of leading role in a gangster movie. He is 6”1’ weighs 300 lbs. Most women and quite a few men would think, “ How could I ever win against this guy?” Now envision another scene. Imagine that same guy grabbing and trying to hold on to a live squirrel. I don’t know about you but I will put my bet that the 2lb rodent will win every time. What makes one of the cutest animals on the planet such a worthy opponent against an attacker outweighing …
Getting Real About Women
Women’s Personal Safety — It’s Not All About Physical Force Thank you for visiting our BLOG. At IM-SAFE℠ we are dedicated to a single mission — Keeping Women And Those They Love Safe℠. Our mission is empowering women in all walks of life and giving them the tools needed to stand up to any type of attack be it physical or emotional. We firmly believe women, regardless of size, possess a wealth of natural strengths that are often untapped. We are going to talk about how to harness the power of women’s intuition, wit, and deception as self defense tools. …
How To Protect Yourself From Identity Theft
Protect your Social Security Number: Memorize your personal number and don’t ever carry your Social Security card in your wallet. Keep it in a safe place at home or safety deposit box. Do not give out your social security number unless there is a privacy notice accompanying the request. Shred All Personal Documents: Use a diamond or cross-cut shredder to shred anything you discard that may contain personal or financial information. This includes financial records, bank statements, pre-approved credit offers from the mail, and credit card receipts. Treat Your Mail With Care: Stolen mail is the easiest way to get personal information. Keep …
