When I saw NBC’s newscast last week regarding the arrest of Lt. Colonel Jeffrey Krusinski, the Air Force’s officer in charge of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response, I stared at the TV and said, “WHAT!!!! THAT IS SICK! The very man in charge of preventing rape is charged with groping a woman. The Police press …
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Cleveland resident Charles Ramsey set an important example for our society to take note of when he heard a woman screaming and decided to act upon her pleas for help. Courageously, Ramsey became a shining example of being an “Active Bystander” when he helped Amanda Berry kick out a locked screen door of the …
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I recently came upon this promotional video for a UK company that does search engine optimization. Its message spoke to me because for so long my vision for living was impaired. I was “stuck” in a place where I used words and phrases like, “I can’t move forward,” “Nobody understands,” and “I’m a failure.” When …
The unexpected traumatic experience of the two powerful bombs exploding at the finish line of the Boston Marathon yesterday shattered assumptions about safety for many, which could lead to and potentially contribute to the development of widespread Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD.) When I saw the horror on the faces of onlookers as …
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Every day on my walk with our dog Gucci, I pass this mound of fertilizer on the edge of a field behind our home. As we make our way around the mound, that steady verse of “making a mound out of a molehill,” comes to mind. Often during the remainder of my walk I am …
My daughter, Allison, (the one in the white jersey), has played soccer since 2nd grade. It’s her passion. As I have taken photos of her battling her opponents during her 12th grade year, I realized there are life lessons to be learned from her mastery on the field. Live Boldly. John Wayne once said, “Courage …
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejg11Bk-Xos&w=420&h=315] The best place for your car keys at night? How about right beside your bed? If you hear a noise outside your home or suspect someone is trying to break into your house, just press the panic button for your car. The alarm will be set off, and the horn will continue to …
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I read a phrase this week I had never heard in my life —“digital rape.” It came from news accounts of the two high school football players who were convicted yesterday of raping a 16-year-old girl in Steubenville, Ohio. The case has attracted international attention due to students texting photos of the naked girl …
Mobile devices can literally save your life. Download these apps to keep prevention in your palm! Circle of 6 (iPhone, free) Circle of 6 has an unobtrusive screen that\’s simple to operate. Two taps will send out one of three predetermined text messages to 6 contacts of your choice including a call for help …
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Approximately two weeks from now, our oldest daughter Morgan will be setting out for a 5-day cruise with a few of her sorority sisters for spring break. Paradise awaits our 20 year old, but so does the lurking possibility of sexual assault. According to the FBI, sexual assault is the leading crime reported on the …
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About 8,006 miles separate Statesboro, Georgia from New Delhi, India, but despite the distance, I am in the trenches with the women of India who continue to protest the barbaric gang rape of the 23-year-old medical student whose life ended as the result of being assaulted. This attack on the woman takes me to the front …
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Last week’s New York City subway tragedy in which an argument led to the death of Ki-Suk Han after he was pushed by an assailant onto the tracks of an oncoming subway train verified violence is rampant in America. Many journalists chose to report that subway motormen were at fault for not being required …
I had the opportunity to be a part of a dynamic pilot radio show last week in Atlanta. Business Radio X and Constant Contact invited the franchise owner of Pigtails and Crewcuts franchisor, a Dove Chocolate Discoveries Chocolatier and me to be guests to share how we use email marketing to grow our brands. Hosted …
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This video is one you don\’t want to miss. It was presented to a group of us attending the Georgia Symposium on Sexual Violence two weeks ago. It left me inspired to continue talking about rape and sexual assault and to continue my involvement in any MOVEMENT to stop sexual violence against women. Here\’s what we can learn …
What will it take to end sexual violence against women? Read More »
