Prevent A Crime By Having A Safety Plan In Place - Part I
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By Susan Bartelstone, Crime Prevention and Personal Safety Specialist
A number of years ago, I read an article written by an FBI instructor which stated that if a person could respond quickly, within 20–30 seconds from the moment they first perceived danger, that encounter could probably be resolved favorably.
Oh boy, did this make sense to me! Over the years up to that point, I’d had six dangerous criminal encounters—and I’m talking being surrounded by a group of guys in an isolated location (twice), having a knife pulled out on me when I intervened between a frightened teenager and some guy trying to pick her up, and confrontations of that nature. In five of those six encounters, I prevented the crime from happening, or defused the situation, and got away without any violence. Only once did I have to fight, and that was because I got jumped by a guy crouched down between two parked cars and was taken by surprise (yes, I prevented the rape). Read more
Prevent A Crime By Having A Safety Plan In Place - Part II
By Susan Bartelstone, Crime Prevention and Personal Safety Specialist
Making a Safety Plan. Perhaps the most important component is #4—coming up with a plan of action quickly. But, how can you be sure you’ll be able to think of response options if you’re terrified? And, in 20 seconds, no less?
The best way to be mentally prepared for a criminal encounter is by having a Safety Plan in place beforehand. Start your own process off by doing the Safety Plan Exercise below:
1. Identify at least five potential safety problems or dangerous situations in your personal life or daily routine that cause you concern.
2. Do some research: collect safety tip pamphlets; read personal safety and self defense books; watch videos. Also study books on defusing confrontations and maybe take a self defense course or three. *
3. Then formulate a plan of action for each of the problems you’ve identified that details everything you could do and say in that instance. The more options you’re familiar with, the quicker you’ll be able to come up with a safe response should something happen.
4. Write down your Safety Plans on your computer or in a notebook and rehearse them periodically so they become internalized (component #5 of the 20- Second Response). That way your response to any anticipated danger will be automatic and speedy. Read more
Gutzy Self-Defense For Women-The Ultimate Palm Strike
Checkout Dr. Ruthless’ website @ www.dr-ruthless.com
This woman has definately got the self-defense moves, the self-defense techniques, and the gutziness to make me want to learn what she knows so I can add it to my safety plan of action. I never want to be a victim of crime. To be one step ahead of a predator, I want to know if attacked that I have the confidence, the fortitude, the know-how and the flat out strength and power to fight back with everything I have to survive!
When you think about it, why should some dirt-bag predator determine that your life is worth nothing and he has the right to take it from you…and your family. Just the thought of that scenario should make women angry as all get out!!
Watch the self-defense palm strike moves in the video and learn them. If attacked, this could be one of the ultimate weapons you effectively use to get away to safety.
Look at taking a good self-defense class - you know I highly recommend the RAD Self-Defense class.
Remember, Stay Aware…Stay Alert…Stay Alive!
Self-Defense With An Attitude: Don’t Mess With Dr. Ruthless!
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Dr. Ruthless, Self-Defense/Black Belt Expert
You need to watch this video of self-defense/black belt instructor Dr. Ruthless. She definitely has an attitude that says, “I will not become a victim of your crime today, Buddy.” And she looks like she can beat the crap out of guys twice her size.
Melissa Soalt aka Dr. Ruthless has developed self-defense techniques and tactics that when used appropriately will absolutely surprise a male attacker and send HIM running in another direction. It’s all in how you carry yourself, your mental attitude, your mental toughness, and what you have learned from your self-defense training that will give you the confidence to fight off an attacker.
You need to find your inner strength. If you have taken a self-defense course or purchased self-defense videos/DVDs, you should practice…practice…practice the techniques you have learned. After your self-defense class is completed and over, you will want to occasionally visualize in your mind the techniques you learned and how they would apply to specific types of attacks. It is a good idea to have a basic self-defense training video on-hand, similar to ones listed on my site, that you can refer to from time to time. Read more
The RAD Self-Defense System - FOR WOMEN ONLY!
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The first night of the RAD Self-Defense class – which is for women only – was primarily instructional. Instructor Lon Smith laid the foundation for what we would learn over the next three weeks, tips on our personal safety, and more.
The RAD System’s Basic Physical Defense Instructional Objective is:
“To develop and enhance the options of self-defense so they may become viable considerations to the woman who is attacked.” Read more
R.A.D. Self-Defense Class Starts Tonight For 4-Weeks
A R.A.D. Self-Defense Class starts tonight in Elkhart, Indiana. I will be attending this 4-week class, 3 hours per night and soaking up everything I can. After each class I will blog about what I learn that night. RAD has such a great reputation for being a class designed around self-defense awareness techniques that are highly effective and simple enough for women of all ages to learn. In fact, these awareness techniques could just save your life!
Through A Rapist’s Eyes
This is an article from iKickback.com, but it has surfaced on many emails and blog sites, so I’m not sure who the final credit goes to. It is definitely important information for females of ALL ages.
A group of rapists and date rapists in prison were interviewed on what they look for in a potential victim and here are some interesting facts:
1. The first thing men look for in a potential victim is hairstyle. They are most likely to go after a woman with a ponytail, bun, braid or other hairstyle that can easily be grabbed. They are also likely to go after a woman with long hair. Women with short hair are not common targets.
2. The second thing men look for is clothing. They will look for women whose clothing can be quickly and easily removed. Many said they carried scissors specifically to cut clothing.
3. They also look for women on their cell phone, searching through their purse or doing other activities while walking because they are off guard and can be easily overpowered.
4. Men are most likely to attack and rape in the early morning between 5:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Read more
Self-Defense, Women Fighting Back And Trusting Your Instincts!!
This is from an Oprah Show about Women Safety.
Almost 400,000 women are raped every year in American – only about 2 percent of rapists go to jail for their crime. If you are a woman, you are at risk of rape no matter what your background is but you have the power to take control of your situation!
Oprah says that one of the best things she’s learned about self-defense is, never allow yourself to be taken to a second location. That is something I also learned in my self-defense class. Remember that ladies! It is important to be in control and to use your head in the moment of crisis. (Remember our plan of action!). Read more
Your Self-Defense Plan: Being Mentally Prepared
iKickback.com
Each day as we leave the safety and comfort of our home, we need to have a plan of how we will defend ourselves should we become a victim of a violent attack by a crazy perpetrator.
Your main goal in this situation should always be to escape to safety. However, you must realize that you may have to fight your way to safety. Should it come down to your life – are you going to accept the consequences of the attack or are you going to fight for your life? If you decide to fight, be sure to fight with everything you have! Read more
Self-Defense Fighting Technique in the Bedroom
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Shihan Michael Pace
It is frightening to think about an intruder getting into your home while you are there, especially into your bedroom while you are asleep. Women who live alone or have spouses who travel frequently may feel more vulnerable.
No doubt…none of us would want this situation to ever happen. It is a good idea to be proactive in thinking what you would do to protect yourself if you were awakened in the middle of the night with an intruder in your bedroom. Read more
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