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New College Students Especially At Risk For Sex Assaults – CBS Local

August 17, 2016 By Wise Owls

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During September and October (called the "red zone"), first and second year college students are especially at risk for sexual assault. This happens for a number of reasons. Often new college students haven’t had a lot of practice keeping themselves safe, and their judgements are often based on their peers. Further clouding their judgement are the influences of drugs and alcohol, which are more … [Read more...] about New College Students Especially At Risk For Sex Assaults – CBS Local

Filed Under: College Safety Tagged With: college students, new, risk, self defense, sexual assaults, staying safe

Parents encouraged to have money talk before college – KSAT San Antonio

August 14, 2016 By Wise Owls

For many students, college is the first time they’ve been away from home for an extended period of time. As such, it’s also often the first time many of them have had any experience with budgeting and financial planning. It’s because of this that a number of them end up with financial difficulties and don’t realize before it’s too late. Parents are encouraged to talk to their child about money … [Read more...] about Parents encouraged to have money talk before college – KSAT San Antonio

Filed Under: College Safety Tagged With: college, money, self defense, staying safe

College Station Police search for man who attempted to sexually assault woman – KBTX

August 3, 2016 By Wise Owls

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A College Station, TX woman was sexually assaulted the morning of July 24th. Her assailant is still at-large and police are searching for him. The woman was loading her vehicle to move out when her assailant took advantage of her continuously open door to walk in. The woman failed to secure her front door and, being engrossed in her moving activities, she did not hear the man enter or … [Read more...] about College Station Police search for man who attempted to sexually assault woman – KBTX

Filed Under: College Safety Tagged With: college, police, sexual assault, staying safe

Florida Man Releases 5 Attack Dogs on Neighbor

May 31, 2016 By Wise Owls

Ladk, Sneak Attack

May 19, 2016 Lake Wales Fla. resident, Azard Baksh, was walking his dog when his neighbor, Jackie Hammack who had previously called Mr. Bakshwas a “Muslim Terrorist” released five dogs to attack him. Two of the 60-70 pound dogs went after Mr. Baksh's dog, inflicting numerous injuries. Mr. Hammock’s wide reportedly called the dogs back twice, but Mr. Hammock released them again. Full article … [Read more...] about Florida Man Releases 5 Attack Dogs on Neighbor

Filed Under: Local Stories Tagged With: dogs attack, self defense, staying safe

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This college’s anti-rape campaign pulls no punches when it comes to the message: Don’t rape.

February 1, 2017 By Wise Owls

Rape is a major problem on college campuses. There have been countless news reports of late of sexual assault on campuses across the country. The … [Read More...] about This college’s anti-rape campaign pulls no punches when it comes to the message: Don’t rape.

{KEYS} – How to Use for Safety & Self Defense

March 10, 2016 By Wise Owls Leave a Comment

[#1 SAFETY TIP] Keys as a self defense weapon When walking to your car, get your keys out BEFORE you leave the safety of your home, office or other … [Read More...] about {KEYS} – How to Use for Safety & Self Defense

Counselor’s college drinking strategy simple as 0-1-2-3 – Jewish Journal

February 3, 2017 By Wise Owls

There aren't many people who carry around a breathalyzer with them to measure their BAC throughout the night. And even if they did, BAC changes over … [Read More...] about Counselor’s college drinking strategy simple as 0-1-2-3 – Jewish Journal

Families Unplugged: Screen Time vs. Face Time – The Heartland Institute

March 11, 2019 By Wise Owls

Family closeness without smart phones and other technology interference is celebrated on American Family Day. Held the first Sunday each August it … [Read More...] about Families Unplugged: Screen Time vs. Face Time – The Heartland Institute

17 Halloween Safety Tips for Kids – Ashburn, VA Patch – Patch.com

October 30, 2016 By Wise Owls

Halloween is the best holiday. Its a celebration of the dark, scary, supernatural and unknown. All those young and young at heart must take … [Read More...] about 17 Halloween Safety Tips for Kids – Ashburn, VA Patch – Patch.com

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