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The New Threat: Mentally Ill Attackers and the Need for Self-Defense Skills
Scene of the pedestrian mall in downtown Denver where the attacks occured(Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post) In a series of shocking...
WSDC
Jan 143 min read
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UPDATE: Teen Kidnapped at NBA Game Willingly Left with Traffickers
A teen girl who was kidnapped in 2022 from a NBA game reveals she voluntarily left the game men who would lead to her trafficking online.
WSDC
Oct 4, 20244 min read
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Crime Surging Across Nation
The level of crime is surging across the U.S., with smaller cities seeing the largest spikes of crime.
WSDC
Feb 12, 20242 min read
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8 Safety Tips for Dating Apps
Dating apps provide a great way to meet like-minded people who are also interested in dating. But there are risks. Here are 8 safety tips.
WSDC
Oct 2, 20234 min read
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Watch: Tracie Arlington On Women's Self-Defense for Maglight Podcast
Tracie Arlington, women's self-defense instructor and owner of Play It Safe Self-Defense appeared on the Maglight podcast recently.
WSDC
Jun 10, 20231 min read
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10 Cities and States Homeowners are Fleeing
People are leaving major cities in the U.S. due to crime, employment, taxes, and liveability. Here's the top 10.
WSDC
May 20, 20231 min read
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Resources for Information on Rape and Sexual Assault
There are several reliable sources that provide statistics on rape and sexual assault in the United States. Here are a few options.
WSDC
Feb 21, 20232 min read
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The Dangerous Side of Chicago in One Graph
Here's the highlights of how dangerous Chicago continues to be in one chart. Chicago leads the country in homicides for the 11th year.
WSDC
Feb 20, 20231 min read
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Who is Reading "Never Defenseless: Empowering Women's Self-Defense"
Readers of the new book "Never Defenseless: Empowering Women's Self-Defense" are coming mostly from the U.S., Germany, and the UK.
WSDC
Nov 6, 20222 min read
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Watch: Man Suddenly Attacks 3 Women on Philly Street
Three women walking together on a Philadelphia street are punched in the face by a stranger in an unprovoked attack.
WSDC
Jun 19, 20221 min read
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Woman with Handgun Stops Mass Shooter
Decisive action by one armed woman stops a man firing into a crowd at a party undoubtably saving many lives.
WSDC
May 29, 20221 min read
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Overlooked Realities of a Rape
A rape of a woman jogging in New York highlights two basic elements that need to be in your women's self-defense training program.
WSDC
Mar 29, 20222 min read
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Burglaries Threaten Homeowners
Burglaries are a threat to us as the crime can degenerate into other crimes of opportunity if we are in the home.
WSDC
Jan 25, 20222 min read
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What to Do in a Smash and Grab Crime
What can we do to protect ourselves during this dramatic rise in so-called "smash and grab" thefts?
WSDC
Dec 26, 20215 min read
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How Predators Pick Their Prey & How We Can Spoil Their Plan
Just like their counterparts in the wild, human predators search for the weakest members of the herd as potential prey.
WSDC
Dec 22, 20214 min read
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Crime Surges: Workers Urged to Dress Down
In the city with surging assaults and murders companies are now advising their workers to dress in a way to avoid crime.
WSDC
Dec 3, 20211 min read
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LAPD Warns: Bad Guys Following You Home
The Los Angeles Police Department warning of surging crime wave, including “follow home" robberies. How can we defend against them?
WSDC
Nov 18, 20213 min read
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How to Blur Your House on Google Maps
If your individual security situation warrants it, you might want to remove your home's view from Google Maps. Here's how to do it.
WSDC
Oct 24, 20212 min read
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Review: Daytime Rape Attack, Foiled by Defender and Witnesses
This real life attack reveals a number of lessons for us as we train to prevent and resist a physical attack or sexual assault.
WSDC
Apr 26, 20215 min read
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A Note on Names of Victims and Attackers
We are changing the way we report real incidences and cases here on the Women's Self-Defense Community blog.
WSDC
Jan 23, 20212 min read
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