Stay Proud. Stay Smart. Stay Safe
Stay Proud. Stay Smart. Stay Safe USA Today: Safety at Pride Events In the USA Today coverage of Pride, we cut through the chaos with calm, actionable guidance for LGBTQ+ individuals navigating high-tension public events. We talked to Marc Ramirez, encouraging attendees to scan for early signs of mob escalation—like sudden crowd swelling or intensifying […]
Smart Safety Tips from Travel Pros Who’ve Seen It All
Smart Safety Tips from Travel Pros Who’ve Seen It All The Week Travel is chaotic—and predators count on that. In this interview with Catherine Garcia of the The Week, Joy and Laura break down the real threats women face while traveling and how to outsmart them. From reading microexpressions to spotting shoulder surfers and staying […]
The Book That Doesn’t Expire After October
The Book That Doesn’t Expire After October Splash Magazine SPLASH Magazine highlights Street Smart Safety for Women as an essential year-round resource beyond Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The article praises the book’s practical, real-world strategies for recognizing and avoiding danger, co-authored by a domestic violence survivor and a retired deputy sheriff. It calls the guide […]
Stay Safe When Traveling Alone
Stay Safe When Traveling Alone Guest Commentary: She’s Got Issues In this guest commentary, we share the personal safety tips that we use when traveling solo. #1 is gather your intel before even making plans. Not all destinations are created equal for women’s safety. Pro Tip: Many cruise lines are focusing on the safety of […]
Code Red on Campus: SDSU Takes the Lead on Student Safety
Code Red on Campus: SDSU Takes the Lead on Student Safety San Diego Woman Magazine In our article for San Diego Woman magazine, we spotlight the College Red Zone—the high-risk stretch from August to Thanksgiving when more than half of campus sexual assaults occur. San Diego State University (SDSU) takes the lead with strong executive […]
Protecting Pets During Domestic Violence Situations
Protecting Pets During Domestic Violence Situations PetMD In her interview with Janelle Leeson of PetMD, Laura shares how concern for her dog—and her siblings—made it harder to escape domestic violence, a reality echoed by nearly half of survivors who delay leaving out of fear for their pets. The article offers practical steps and resources—like Safe […]
Top 10 Safety Tips for Women (and Everyone)
Top 10 Safety Tips for Women (and Everyone) Palo Alto Online We shared our Top 10 Tips with Chandrama Anderson of Palo Alto Online. Don’t wait to feel unsafe—we teach you how to see it coming. From trusting your gut to carrying tools that talk back, these tips are all about staying one step ahead. […]
Behind Closed Doors: The Hidden Cost of Domestic Violence in Small Towns
Behind Closed Doors: The Hidden Cost of Domestic Violence in Small Towns Madison Daily Leader In our contribution to the Madison Daily Leader, we address the unique—and often invisible—struggles faced by domestic violence victims in rural communities. While small-town charm is real, so is the isolation, victim-blaming, and community denial that allows abuse to thrive […]
Dogs: The Original Self-Defense Tool (and Still One of the Best)
Dogs: The Original Self-Defense Tool (and Still One of the Best) LittleThings.com Move over pepper spray—your dog might be the fiercest layer in your self-defense strategy. In this LittleThings.com interview, we show your pup’s primal instincts can outpace human social conditioning when it comes to sensing danger. From subtle cues like staring and stiff posture […]
Street Smarts, Furry Friends, and the Power of No
Street Smarts, Furry Friends, and the Power of No Dog Paddling Through Life Blog Dogs, cats, and gut instincts—this blog gets it. Dog Paddling Through Life highlights Street Smart Safety for Women as more than a book—it’s a wake-up call. This article shares a real story of how a feral cat, a creepy couple, and […]