Awareness is Your First
Line of Defense
Awareness of your surroundings is the key to effectively defending yourself against assault. Believe me when I tell you that the predators are looking for unsuspecting people to take advantage of by using the element of surprise.

Now I know their are people who would say, " I'm a trusting person, people are generally good, I just don't think about things like that." I understand but keep in mind, if you are alert and aware of your surroundings, there is a much better chance that the attackers will look elsewhere. Sometimes to get and understanding what we are up against you must think like a would be attacker. Put yourself in their shoes. Let's say you are looking for a victim, (sorry I know this isn't pleasant), you see someone that is looking around at their surroundings, maybe looking right at you. Paying attention.

Now you see someone else who is talking on the phone or staring at the ground, oblivious to everything around them. Who do you think is the most likely target? Would you attack someone who looks prepared? Predators pray on the weak and unsuspecting.

You can arm yourself with tools to effectively defend yourself but if you are oblivious to your surroundings you can be taken by surprise and those tools never come into play.If you are alone, at night (or in the daytime),please don't make the mistake of thinking assaults only take place at night: you should make a practice of looking around you and preparing yourself for the "what ifs"?
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Be Prepared – Get an Emergency and Disaster Kit
When a disaster happens, failing to prepare is preparing to fail. Those that are prepared in advance with the correct supplies and action plan will inevitably be in a better position than those that do not. You should develop a unique action plan for each place that you and members of your family visit; this includes work, school, the gym and the homes of other members of your family.  more >

First Aid Kits: Being Prepared
When it comes to any situation, being prepared in advance is always something we wish we could do retrospectively. Although you cannot prepare for every kind of accident and emergency as fully as you would like to, one thing you can do is ensure you have first aid supplies. Having a first aid kit is one way that you can be sure that you are able to have what you need in the instance of first aid emergencies.  more >

Self-Defense Tips: Personal Safety While Jogging or Walking
When you are out walking or jogging for exercise, it can be very easy to get lost in your own world of thought. You may feel you're safe because of the particular neighborhood that you're in, or because you're not carrying money or valuables. As the number of people engaging in walking and jogging for exercise increases, so does the number of attacks perpetrated on them.  more >