A Swarthmore College junior already at the center of a nationally publicized row over how the elite suburban liberal-arts school deals with sexual-assault cases is embroiled in a new controversy - also over the explosive issue of rape on campus. Swarthmore officials say they removed Mia Ferguson, 19, this week from her new job as a dormitory resident adviser, or RA, because...

This summer has seen a spate of attacks on women in Boston. In June, two young women were attacked around Mission Hill. Both managed to fight off their knife-wielding assailant. In July, in South Boston, three young women were attacked and beaten within a 19-hour period. One of them, Amy Lord, was kidnapped and killed. When confronted by violence, how do women...

As dorm rooms are dusted and campus squares begin to bustle with students, dozens of federal lawsuits are forcing colleges around the country to face an oft ignored reality — rape culture on campus. Students at 29 universities around the country have brought legal action, accusing institutions of negligence in the handling of reports of sexual violence and violating Title IX, a...

more info here! In today's blog were doing a product review of one of the most sophisticated protection systems ever invented. It is called the Being Safe at Home Survival Kit - Advanced System and contains home safety and personal security items to keep you and your family safe from the ravages of home invasion in home burglary. The system also includes...

Recently I attended a class on personal safety given by our local Police Department in conjunction with neighborhood watch. Neighborhood Watch is more than just about home security, it’s about crime. If you don’t have one in your neighborhood, you should get one going. It’s an invaluable resource. It is free and easy. These tips came from that class. Crime happens everywhere...

Here's a story from one of the leading newspapers in Toronto, Canada that explains in detail how tasers work. "A Taser works by delivering high voltage — but low amperage — to the human body. A Taser delivers a powerful but temporary shock rather than a sustained and deadly charge." You can read the whole story HERE. "The electricity sends signals to...