From Library Journal
With violent crime more than doubling in the past 30 years and the Justice Department predicting that five out of six people will be victims of violent crime some time in their lives, this book presents timely and practical tips on safety. Topics range from safety in the mall and at work to travel security and carjacking. Some of the advice is common sense, like locking car doors, but a lot of attention is given to out-of-the ordinary situations (real estate sales, bus riding, telephone safety). The writing is well organized and straightforward and filled with details, statistics, cases, and, perhaps most useful, practice scenarios. Despite the guide's subtitle, much of the advice presented is equally beneficial to men.
Christine A. Moesch, Buffalo & Erie Cty. P.L., N.Y.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Christine A. Moesch, Buffalo & Erie Cty. P.L., N.Y.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Booklist
Common sense, consumer information, and scholarly research form the basis of this detailed handbook. Initial chapters cover potential dangers found in various areas of life--shopping and entertainment, the car and driving, public streets, the home, work, and traveling--and describe simple techniques for reducing their risks. Later chapters highlight the special vulnerabilities of children and adolescents, avoidance and survival of rape, and physical defense strategies. Each chapter concludes by summarizing key points and providing scenarios for discussion. Altogether, hundreds of strategies for resisting crime appear in the context of a carefully organized, empowering approach that acknowledges women's ability to be responsible for their and their children's well-being. Kathryn Carpenter
