Domestic Violence Spike Linked to Drugs/Poverty

click for more info Here's a story out of Australia that shows a dramatic increase in domestic violence. Officials are linking it to drugs and poverty which are in abundance. Domestic violence as you may know is leading cause of injury to women not just in Australia but throughout the world. Whatever the reason for the increase in domestic violence it's not...

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Indian Women Rely On Pepper Spray As Rape Defense

click for more info Professional women in India are turning to pepper spray as their primary defense against rape. You can read the rest of the details The article states :Following the spurt in rape cases in the city, more women are putting their faith in pepper sprays for self-defence. In the last six months, the sale of these sprays has shot...

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Sexual Assault Warning Signs-Welcome Back To School

click for more info Students at tiny Aquinas College outside of Grand Rapids, MI were greeted with bright orange flyers warning of recent sexual assault activity near the campus when they returned to classes this school year. You can get the rest of the details HERE in this article. Sexual assault on and off campus is becoming much more common than school...

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College Drinking And Assaults-Is There A Link?

With colleges and universities starting up all over the country this article recently caught my eye. It pointed out that 44% of all college students binge drink and many suffer alcohol-related blackouts which of course lead to rapes and assaults. You can read the rest of the story HERE. Part of the excitement of college is new friends, new ideas and new...

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Sexual Assault In Parking Lot-How To Protect Yourself

click for more info Here's a story about a woman who was sexually assaulted in the parking lot at a Safeway grocery store in Sonoma, California recently. The incident happened at 5:28 PM in broad daylight. You can read the rest of the details HERE. She was able to take a picture of the man's car and is license plate number with...

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Facts And Tips About Assault On Campus

With colleges and universities starting classes soon this story is not only timely but relevant. It discusses the effects alcohol has on young women as it relates to sexual assault on campus and offers some tips to stay safe in what most people don't realize is not a safe environment-a college campus. Nearly 25% of all women on campus are victims of...

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Robbery Thwarted By Pepper Spray

click for more info This is a story about a convenience store clerk who was assaulted very early in the morning. Two men got behind the counter and started beating him up when he pulled a pepper spray and sprayed two of the men. This forced the men to back off and they left without further incident. Another customer saw what kind...

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