Walking, Jogging, and Abductions.

Dec. 2, 2020 by

Sadly, a google search for adduction, even when adding keywords like locations, brings up page upon page of incidents. It is quite alarming.   Many of these incidents occur as people are walking or running. Why? Perpetrators are often driving a

5 Tactics Predators Use to Abduct Their Targets

Jan. 2, 2020 by

Abduct. Carry off or kidnap (a person) illegally by force or deception. Predator. An animal that preys on others, a rapacious, exploitive person Tactics. The plans and means adopted in carrying out a scheme or achieving some end. Safety is

Casting a Wider Net: Bullying and “Bystanders”

Nov. 17, 2019 by

Bystander. One who is present but not taking part in a situation or event: a chance spectator There is no innocent bystander.  William Burroughs  Often, when we think of bullying. we focus (sometimes exclusively) on the bully and the person being bullied. Left

Why Passive Responses to Bullying Don’t Work.

Oct. 21, 2019 by

Tragic events such as the stabbing death of a fourteen-year-old in Hamilton and the brutal assault of a teen at St. Michael’s College in Toronto highlight the seriousness of bullying and its consequences. They also highlight a reluctance of some

What is Relational Bullying?

Oct. 9, 2019 by

Relational. belonging to (e.g. a group or club) or with (kinship) Reputation. What is generally said or believed about a person’s character or standing Sabotage. Deliberate damage, to wilfully destroy In a previous blog, we offered an overview of bullying

What is Emotional Bullying?

Sep. 6, 2019 by

Different Types of Bullying In a previous blog, Bullying: An Introduction, we offered an overview of bullying and identified four types of bullying: Emotional, Physical, Relational, and Cyber.   Each of these deserves more attention. This blog will focus on emotional bullying.

7 Tips for Safely Walking to School

Sep. 1, 2019 by

As autumn approaches, families begin preparing for another school year. There are numerous tasks- buying schools supplies, sorting out the logistics of getting back and forth to school, before and after school programs, and much more! One general concern is

Tricks Predators Use to Abduct People

Apr. 24, 2019 by

Abduct: carry off or kidnap (a person) illegally by force or deception Trick: an action or scheme undertaken to fool, outwit, or deceive. Predator: a rapacious, exploitive person… In a previous blog, we outlined some general tips around abduction prevention.

What do kids learn in Krav Maga classes?

Feb. 27, 2019 by

Parent’s naturally ask what kids learn during their Krav Maga classes. In many ways, kids’ classes resemble adult classes in that situational awareness is a priority as is prevention, avoidance, and escape. Adults classes include more explicit descriptions of assaults

6 Potential Signs A Child is Being Bullied

Jan. 24, 2019 by

Parents sometimes identify bullying prevention as one of the reasons they enroll their children in self defense classes.  In some cases, bullying is obvious.  Your child or school officials might simply tell you what is happening.  Other times, perhaps due