Prevent A Crime By Having A Safety Plan In Place - Part III

Posted on March 22, 2008
Filed Under Empower Yourself, Personal Security, Safety Plan of Action, Self-Defense Tactics

By Susan Bartelstone, Crime Prevention and Personal Safety Specialist

* One resource you might want to check out is my upcoming book Think Fast and Prevent a Violent Crime: How to Respond to Danger in 20 Seconds (or Less)! which contains over 60 examples of real-life Safety Plans and success stories, (including three of my own narrow escapes from danger) and more than 100 safety tips. The book also teaches the principles of the 20-Second Response in depth and lists ways to practice it in a multitude of non-crime scenarios. Check www.fightsafe.com for publication information.

* Pepper foam is better for indoor use because it won’t fog up the whole room…with you in it.

Ask Dear Safety Solutions. I’ve been dubbed the “Ann Landers of Self Defense” because I’ve helped hundreds of people with their safety concerns over the years. If you go to my website www.fightsafe.com, you’ll see a section called Dear Safety Solutions where I’ve posted some of the e-mails from people who’ve asked for assistance. If you’d like assistance coming up with response-options for your Safety Plans or a review of what you’ve put together, just give me an e-holla at solutions@fightsafe.com.

No absolutes exist in crime scenarios and no advice can address every variable. Always evaluate each situation individually and respond in the way you instinctively judge best.

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Years ago, Susan Bartelstone had a bad break-up with a guy—complete with physical and emotional bruises—and determined to learn how to protect herself. Today she’s a Personal Safety and certified Crime Prevention specialist, and a 17 year teaching veteran, with 18 years combined training in WWII Combatives, self defense and martial arts. She’s been featured in a long and varied list of media and has appeared on such shows as “The Today Show” and “America’s Most Wanted.” Referred to as the “Ann Landers of Self Defense,” her articles on crime prevention have appeared in over two dozen publications and she’s helped hundreds of people solve their personal safety problems. Visit her at www.fightsafe.com for information about her upcoming book Think Fast and Prevent a Violent Crime: How to Respond to Danger in 20 Seconds (or Less)! or e-mail her with you personal safety questions at solutions@fightsafe.com.

I’d like to thank Susan for providing an outstanding article that is so important for each and everyone of us. We all need to sit down and consider what our Safety Plan of Action will be should we ever encounter an attack or assault by a predator. Be sure to watch for Susan’s book that will be out in 2-3 months. We will be profiling it on our site once it is available.

Cheryl

Remember, Stay Aware…Stay Alert…Stay Alive!

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