You've probably heard about the tragic death of 20 year old Mollie Tibbetts but it is not the only story of female joggers facing terrifying scenarios. Here are some ways to stay safe while jogging alone.
Whether you’re jogging at night or afraid while home alone, there are several apps and ways to use your phone if you feel like you’re in danger. Here are some ways to use your smartphone during an emergency.
Experts say the term “Stranger Danger” may not be the most effective approach. Child advocate Callahan Walsh offers insight on how to broach the topic in a more nuanced way with young ones. Here are some tips on how to talk to your kids about kidnapping.
According to a recent FBI report, active shooter incidents are on the rise. Here is a look at a plan of action recommended by Dr. Pete Blair, Executive Director of the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center at Texas State University.
The true crime podcast “Dirty John” and the Bravo series starring Eric Bana and Connie Britton told the story of John Meehan. He first met love hopeful and his future wife, Debra Newell, online. Here are tips on how to stay safe while online dating.
John Meehan seemed like the perfect catch for Debra Newell. However, she began to uncover the truth behind his murky past, which was riddled with jail time, wronged women, and lies. Here is some insight from experts on how to decipher deceit.
From John Meehan, known as “Dirty John,” to scammer Derek Alldred, several women fell prey to the charm and deception of men pushing a romance scheme. Here are fraud prevention tips on how to stay safe from the con artist in your life.
Destructive groups or cults often have an authoritarian leader, use coercive control, and manipulate or harm members. From love bombing to coercive control, cult expert Rick Ross weighs in on how cults lure new members
If someone in your life is exhibiting several traits associated with narcissism it can be difficult to deal with. Emotional abuse from a relationship can have long-lasting effects on survivors, according to Clinical Psychologist and Narcissism Expert Dr. Ramani Durvasula.
People looking to burglarize a home are probably looking for a soft target that looks like no one is there with limited security measures. Personal safety expert David Nance walks through prevention tips and what to do if an intruder gets in.
University of Utah student Lauren McCluskey reported her ex-boyfriend to authorities multiple times before she was tragically killed. Prevention should not rest on survivors shoulders only.
Here are tips on how to be an advocate against stalking.
There are several safety products and apps on the market. Personal safety expert and stalking survivor Kathleen Gallagher breaks down what you should know about safety devices.
Oxygen.com Correspondent Stephanie Gomulka speaks to Dr. Michelle Jeanis, a criminologist and assistant professor with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and Todd Matthews, who is now the Director of Communications and Outreach at the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs).They share insight and tips on how to report a loved one who has gone missing.
Stalking survivor turned personal safety expert Kathleen Gallagher walks through tips on leaving a relationship if someone feels like they’re in danger.
Hear from Media Director of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Angeline Hartmann. She’s also the host of the podcast INSIDE CRIME with Angeline Hartmann.
Child safety expert and founder of Safely Ever After, Pattie Fitzgerald, walked through tips on teaching kids how to call authorities during an emergency.
Dr. Katherine Ramsland, a professor of Forensic Psychology at DeSales University, spoke to Oxygen.com about several motivating factors for why people are sometimes attracted to violent offenders like serial killers and clears up a common misconception that often dominates the conversation.
"The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez" on Netflix details abuse the child endured before dying at the age of 8. Chief Communications Officer with Childhelp, Daphne Young, walks through tips on reporting child abuse. The nonprofit is dedicated to the prevention and intervention of child abuse.
