What You Need to Know: Can an Abuser Get His Gun Back After a Restraining Order?
A restraining order does not guarantee that an abuser’s firearms have been removed—or that a gun that’s already confiscated by authorities won’t be returned. Four cases show the gap between the legal order and enforcing the actual process.
Drink Spiking: What Parents Need to Know for Spring Break 2026
Drink spiking is one of the most underreported dangers of spring break — and one of the least discussed before kids leave home. Here’s what parents need to know for 2026: from new beach alcohol bans to GHB, Rohypnol, and Devil’s Breath, the drug most parents have never heard of
Explained: Kohberger and The Myth of the Sudden Killer
The Kohberger case challenges the prevailing idea of the “sudden killer.” Find out how predatory thinking develops long before violence occurs—and why institutions often don’t act on visible warning signs.
Kindness Without Boundaries: A Set Up to Be Exploited
Kindness isn’t weakness — but it can be mistaken for it. The key is boundaries. When access isn’t earned, exploitation becomes likely, even with friends. Most boundary violations don’t start with predators or obvious abuse. They start earlier — a lot earlier.
Breakups, Control, and Escalation: The Pattern Behind Relationship Violence
Relationship violence doesn’t erupt out of nowhere. Across teen breakups and adult separations, the same escalation pattern appears again and again—driven by entitlement, control, and retaliation. When we stop calling it “snapping” and start recognizing the pattern, violence becomes predictable—and preventable.
Holiday Safety 2025: Smart and Streetwise for Women Who Want Joy AND Peace of Mind
The holidays are joyful — and chaotic. Here are smart, practical holiday safety tips for women, from shopping and travel to situational awareness and safe partying. Stay confident, aware and have fun!
How a Mindset Shift Can Change Your Life
Every recovery begins in your mind first. The smallest shift in thought, the quietest act of belief, becomes your rebellion against powerlessness — and your path back to yourself.
What is the Kids Online Safety Act?
The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) is a bipartisan bill that would require social media platforms and online services to take real responsibility for protecting minors.
It introduces a duty of care—meaning tech companies would be legally required to design their platforms in ways that reduce the risk of harm to kids and teens. Finally. Will it pass?