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School Project Information on Sexual Assault.

Parents requesting information on sexual assault for school projects often contact me to find out where to start. When I can, I meet with the students and try to match the information supplied to their topic criteria. However, sometimes just knowing where to start finding out information about sexual assault is the best way to attack projects. It is such a scary and personal topic that many parents state that they are a little embarrassed about seeking information publicly because someone may wrongly think that either themselves, or their child, has been abused. With this in mind, I have gathered … Continue reading →

Fight Back with a Voice of Marshal Protection.

While sitting here tonight pretending to be a highly observant Kendo Mum, I am reminded of the link between self-defense and personal safety. Many protective behavior programs advocate for fight back. If you are grabbed by a stranger while, you are on the street, in the park, or in your back yard; fight back and scream. Of course, structured self-defense would be the ideal, but, if like me, when you are in crisis you forget everything you are supposed to do, you won’t remember the structure and therefore, any old fight back will do. Most forms of self-defense and marshal … Continue reading →

Drink spiking: A Rapists Favorite Game (Continued).

This article has been continued from Drink Spiking: A Rapists Favorite Game. Who are the victims of drink spiking? All types of people have become victims of drink spiking, however the majority of reported Australian victims are young women aged between fifteen and thirty. Where does drink spiking happen? Most cases of drink spiking happen at nightclubs and pubs. However, there have also been incidents of drink spiking at private parties, school functions and restaurants. What can I do to prevent my drink being spiked? • Make sure you don’t leave your drink unattended. If you need to go somewhere … Continue reading →

Drink spiking: A Rapists Favorite Game.

October is Sexual Violence Awareness Month in Queensland, Australia. Given that I am a sexual assault therapist and have seen many women who claim to have been drink spiked and raped as a result, I thought it fitting to provide an awareness article on the heinous practice of drink spiking. Drink spiking can, and does, happen to anyone – even those people who don’t drink alcohol when they’re out. As a parent, I worry about my children being drink spiked and I offer this two part article for your information and precaution. When a drink is spiked it means that … Continue reading →