What is Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive or coercive behaviors that may include, but are not limited to: * physical assaults * verbal abuse * emotional abuse * sexual abuse * harassment * threat or harm These behaviors are used by one individual to exert power or control over another individual in the context of a family or intimate relationship. This includes relationships such as boyfriend/girlfriend who do not live together, parent/child (child or elder abuse/neglect) and persons in same-sex relationships. Overwhelmingly, domestic ...
Stalking – Are You a Victim?
In general terms, stalking is when a person becomes fearful of their safety because someone is repeatedly pursuing, harassing, and/or following them, which is unwanted and serving no legitimate purpose. This definition is much broader than the criminal definition of stalking listed below: Legal Definition of Stalking 1. Any person who on more than one occasion engages in conduct directed at another person with the intent to place, or when he knows or reasonably should know that the conduct places that other person in reasonable fear of death, criminal sexual assault, or bodily injury to that other person or to that other person’s ...
Myths & Facts About Sexual Assaults
MYTH: The primary motive for rape is sexual. FACT: The motive for rape is aggression and power, not sex. Rapists have a desire to dominate, humiliate and degrade their victims. Rape is not the result of “pent up” sexual desire, as many offenders report that they do not enjoy the sex act per se during rape. In fact, most offenders have access to a sexual relationship with a spouse or lover. MYTH: People are sexually assaulted because they “ask for it” in some way. FACT: Attempts to shift the burden of blame from the offender to the victim/survivor by implying that “he/she asked ...
Rape Prevention and Risk Reduction
Prevention There is an important difference between preventing sexual assault and reducing the risk of being sexually assaulted. Preventing sexual assault focuses on those committing the act, while risk reduction focuses on the potential victims by offering a variety of strategies that may reduce the possibility of being sexually assaulted. However, the responsibility for preventing a rape does not lie with the victim, but rather with the perpetrator. Ultimately, the best way to prevent rape from happening is to stop people from raping. Though this may sound like an overwhelming task, each of us can take a first step by challenging ...
About Sexual Assault
Sexual assault is an act of sexual violence and aggression which occurs when a person is forced, threatened, or coerced into sexual contact without his/her consent. Sexual assault is committed primarily out of anger and/or a need to feel powerful by controlling, dominating, or humiliating the victim. Examples of sexual assault include: rape, sodomy, fondling, indecent exposure, peeping Toms, obscene phone calls, childhood sexual abuse, and sexual harassment. Some facts about sexual assault: *People of any age can be victims of a sexual assault. *Sexual assault happens to women, men, and children. *Approximately ...
If You Are a Rape Survivor – Know That You Are Not Alone!
If you have been sexually assaulted, know that you are not alone, and that there are people who can help. Remember - the assault was not your fault. If you have just been sexually assaulted * Get to a safe place. If you are in danger, or want to report the incident, call for immediate police assistance at 911. * Contact someone to help you - a friend, the police, a parent, etc. * Get medical attention right away. Even if you don't want to report this to the police, you may ...
Women’s Self Defense!
Women's Self Defense Classes GROWING numbers of women around the country are learning how to kick and punch their way out of the grip of violent crime, enrolling in self-defense classes in record numbers. But finding the right class can be baffling. Gyms, women's centers, martial-arts organizations, Y's and some corporations offer classes in self-defense, but are they all equally effective? Experts say no. Most martial arts courses do not really prepare women to protect themselves on the streets, some people who teach these courses admit. The techniques of tae kwon do and karate, for example, take years to learn and are too ...
Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is unwanted and unwelcomed sexual behavior. Sexual harassment may result from words or conduct of a sexual nature that offend, stigmatize, demean, frighten, or threaten you because of your sex. Sexual harassment is defined by the person being targeted. The target of sexual harassment and the perpetrator (the one doing the harassing) do not have to agree about what is happening. Sexual harassment can happen once or many times. Being the target of sexual harassment may make it scary to go to work/school or hard to concentrate. Incidents of sexual harassment may cause the target to feel uncomfortable, embarrassed, or ...
Most Common Threats
What is Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive or coercive behaviors that may include,...
Stalking – Are You a Victim?
In general terms, stalking is when a person becomes fearful of their safety because...
Predators: Who Are They And how To Stop Them
An inmate, incarcerated for the rape of seventy-five women, reveals in an interview...
Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is unwanted and unwelcomed sexual behavior. Sexual harassment may...
Read More Posts From Most Common Threats
Self Defense Tips
Domestic Violence Safety Plan
A safety plan is a tool designed to help a victim consider options and develop a...
Shopping Safety Tips
No one wants to become a victim of crime. Robbery, assault, burglary and theft are...
Purse-Snatching Prevention Tips
Be Aware, Shop With A Friend And Travel Together The first precaution you can take...
If You Are a Rape Survivor – Know That You Are Not Alone!
If you have been sexually assaulted, know that you are not alone, and that there...
Read More Posts From Self Defense Tips
Assault Info - Prevention
What is Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive or coercive behaviors that may include, but are not limited to: * physical assaults * verbal abuse * emotional abuse * sexual abuse * harassment * threat or harm These behaviors are used by one individual to exert power or control over another individual in the context of a family or... [Read more of this review]
Stalking – Are You a Victim?
In general terms, stalking is when a person becomes fearful of their safety because someone is repeatedly pursuing, harassing, and/or following them, which is unwanted and serving no legitimate purpose. This definition is much broader than the criminal definition of stalking listed below: Legal Definition of Stalking 1. Any person who on more than one... [Read more of this review]
Myths & Facts About Sexual Assaults
MYTH: The primary motive for rape is sexual. FACT: The motive for rape is aggression and power, not sex. Rapists have a desire to dominate, humiliate and degrade their victims. Rape is not the result of “pent up” sexual desire, as many offenders report that they do not enjoy the sex act per se during rape. In fact, most offenders have access to... [Read more of this review]
Rape Prevention and Risk Reduction
Prevention There is an important difference between preventing sexual assault and reducing the risk of being sexually assaulted. Preventing sexual assault focuses on those committing the act, while risk reduction focuses on the potential victims by offering a variety of strategies that may reduce the possibility of being sexually assaulted. However,... [Read more of this review]
About Sexual Assault
Sexual assault is an act of sexual violence and aggression which occurs when a person is forced, threatened, or coerced into sexual contact without his/her consent. Sexual assault is committed primarily out of anger and/or a need to feel powerful by controlling, dominating, or humiliating the victim. Examples of sexual assault include: rape, sodomy,... [Read more of this review]
If You Are a Rape Survivor – Know That You Are Not Alone!
If you have been sexually assaulted, know that you are not alone, and that there are people who can help. Remember – the assault was not your fault. If you have just been sexually assaulted * Get to a safe place. If you are in danger, or want to report the incident, call for immediate police assistance at 911. * Contact someone to help... [Read more of this review]
Women’s Self Defense!
Women’s Self Defense Classes GROWING numbers of women around the country are learning how to kick and punch their way out of the grip of violent crime, enrolling in self-defense classes in record numbers. But finding the right class can be baffling. Gyms, women’s centers, martial-arts organizations, Y’s and some corporations offer... [Read more of this review]
Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is unwanted and unwelcomed sexual behavior. Sexual harassment may result from words or conduct of a sexual nature that offend, stigmatize, demean, frighten, or threaten you because of your sex. Sexual harassment is defined by the person being targeted. The target of sexual harassment and the perpetrator (the one doing the harassing)... [Read more of this review]
Read More Posts From Assault Info - Prevention
Follow Us!
♦ THIS EBOOK CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!! ♦
BEING A VICTIM IS
NOT A CHOICE,
BEING PREPARED IS!!
Learn About Common Sense
Self-Defense Options
That You Have Probably Never Thought About!
* This eBook Is Useful Regardless of
Your Age, Shape, Strength or Size! *To Read More Click HERE.
To Order NOW &
Support Our Cause: Click Here!
REDUCED.... ONLY $7.97Find Out Who Is Calling,Texting Or Emailing You!
- I declare to you that a woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand. Susan B. Anthony
The "Krav Maga" On-Line Course
Can Save Your Life!!
START TODAY!!
Click Here Now!
Yes, YOU Can Protect Yourself from ANYONE! Regardless of Your Age, Gender, Shape or Size! -
-
- I declare to you that a woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand. Susan B. Anthony
The "Krav Maga" On-Line Course
Can Save
Your Life
START TODAY!!
Click Here Now!
Yes, YOU Can Protect Yourself from ANYONE! Regardless of Your Age, Gender, Shape or Size!
-
________________ 