Aarti Natarajan recently wrote an article about domestic violence. I include an excerpt: Domestic violence is a universal evil. It dwells deep in many households across the world. Millions of women live under the dark shadows of domestic everyday. It is high time we wake up and raise our voice against this crime. Why this… Read More
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School Slayings Facts
In addition to supporting those who have been affected by the massacre at Virgina Tech, we need to find ways to prevent future school slayings. To that end, I have included some facts about school slayings. The U.S. Secret Service, in their ground-breaking report, “Safe School Initiative,” produced in the aftermath of Columbine, determined the… Read More
Kansas State Violence Prevention Tips
The AP reports on violence prevention tips offered by Kansas State: Kansas State University is passing on tips to everyone so another incident like Virginia Tech doesn’t happen again. They say the first thing you can do is pay attention to the people around you. Learning to recognize calls for help like changes in behavior… Read More
Mourning and Reflection on Violence in America
In a recent opinion article, Jonathan Zimmerman suggests that in the wake of the most recent American massacre we declare a National Day of Mourning and Reflection on Violence in America. I include an excerpt: It’s hard to know why a specific killer acted in the way he did. Rather than focusing narrowly upon this… Read More
Rally Raises Violence Awareness
Christy Johnson recently wrote about a rally to raise violence awareness in Ohio. I include an excerpt: The struggle to end domestic violence and rape led students, faculty and community members to the 3rd annual “Take Back the Night” rally and march Saturday. Approximately 100 men and women headed to the lawn near University Hall… Read More
Working Towards a World Without Violence
Katie Mead recently wrote an article for Prevention of Violence Against Women Week (April 22–28). I include an excerpt: When a woman is abused and her children see it (whether it be emotional, sexual, financial or physical abuse), they are also victims of violence. When we talk about Prevention of Violence Against Women, we need… Read More
Workplace Violence Q&A
Although a person can avoid exceptionally dangerous situations, they cannot feasibly avoid work. You do not need to live in fear, but workplace violence does exist. Luckily, Eilene Zimmerman recently answered questions about danger signals at work and how to handle them. She answered 6 questions. I quote one of them here: Q. What indicates… Read More
Expert Offers Cyber Security Tips
Cara Baruzzi recently wrote an article about cyber security. I include an excerpt: Despite spending “too much” on Internet security measures, most business owners feel increasingly vulnerable to hacking and outside attacks, according to Ed Amoroso, AT&T Inc.’s chief information security officer. Business owners need to change their approach to Internet and computer system security,… Read More
University of MN: Rape Response
Chelsey Tulgren recently sent me a message informing about a petition regarding an incident that happened at her school, the University of Minnesota. The incident involved 3 football players who allegedly raped an 18-year-old woman. The petition expresses outrage over the blind support given to the football players by coaches, teammates, and fans, and the… Read More
Keep Your Kids Safe from Strangers
Daniel Vasquez recently reported about free child safety classes in South Florida offered by John Peek, owner and head instructor of ATA Black Belt Academy, a Deerfield Beach Tae Kwondo studio. I have included some of the tips below: Saying NO: Peek says the way a child says it is key. A child should step… Read More
Josh Waltzing’s Self-Defense Workshop
Harry Hanson recently reported on a self-defense workshop hosted by third degree black belt named Josh Waltzing. Before doing hands on exercises, Waltzing described a seven step ladder: At the base of the seven-step ladder is the defensive mechanism known as “walk-aways.” “Walk-aways are things one does once and walks away. An example is locking… Read More
‘Mean Girls’ Author Talks To Teens
Christine S. Moyer writes about a presentation by Rosalind Wiseman: Wiseman is the author of several books, including Queen Bees & Wannabes, which inspired the 2004 movie, Mean Girls. And during an assembly Wednesday, Wiseman used a melange of personal stories, clips and a power point presentation to urge students to look beyond cultural expectations… Read More