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Violence against women continues to be a
serious threat in our society. I have two daughters who are young
adults, and concern about their safety is always in the back of my mind,
particularly when they are out on city streets at night.
College campuses throughout this country, also continue to present a
high risk for women being victimized, by violent attacks and/or sexual
assaults.
An astounding statistic for “forcible sex offenses” at large universities was reported by the Boston Globe; between 2012 and 2013 sexual assaults had increased by 40%. That’s the bad news, but the video you are about to watch below, offers some incredibly good news.
Yasmin Mustafa and Anthony Gold founded a company, ROAR, whose chief goal was to stop violence against women by arming them…and not with a gun. Women have carried MACE, worn whistles around their neck etc., with little impact on fighting off attackers. ROAR designed an emergency alert device with a fashionable edge, which they named Athena, a nod to the Greek goddess of justice and strength.
Their goal was to empower women, so they could have the freedom to navigate the world without fear. Wearing this device as a necklace, instills the confidence that they are never alone. Athena is worn like a pendant around the neck; three seconds of holding down the button on it sounds a loud alarm. At the same time, loved ones and friends receive text messages alerting them of the woman’s location, and sends a 1-click call to 911! The emergency contacts not only get the location but can dial the woman or 911 with one click.
Hats off to ROAR! This device, as you will see in the upcoming footage, is going a long way towards creating a society where women will no longer have to walk in fear. They recommend it for girls from middle school and up. As you will see, Athena is the size of a quarter and is quite attractive. I have bought one for each of my daughters. Let us know what you think about this invention.
An astounding statistic for “forcible sex offenses” at large universities was reported by the Boston Globe; between 2012 and 2013 sexual assaults had increased by 40%. That’s the bad news, but the video you are about to watch below, offers some incredibly good news.
Yasmin Mustafa and Anthony Gold founded a company, ROAR, whose chief goal was to stop violence against women by arming them…and not with a gun. Women have carried MACE, worn whistles around their neck etc., with little impact on fighting off attackers. ROAR designed an emergency alert device with a fashionable edge, which they named Athena, a nod to the Greek goddess of justice and strength.
Their goal was to empower women, so they could have the freedom to navigate the world without fear. Wearing this device as a necklace, instills the confidence that they are never alone. Athena is worn like a pendant around the neck; three seconds of holding down the button on it sounds a loud alarm. At the same time, loved ones and friends receive text messages alerting them of the woman’s location, and sends a 1-click call to 911! The emergency contacts not only get the location but can dial the woman or 911 with one click.
Hats off to ROAR! This device, as you will see in the upcoming footage, is going a long way towards creating a society where women will no longer have to walk in fear. They recommend it for girls from middle school and up. As you will see, Athena is the size of a quarter and is quite attractive. I have bought one for each of my daughters. Let us know what you think about this invention.
Here are a few safety tips for all women to keep in mind:
1. Always be aware of your surroundings. Know where you are and who is around you. Don’t get distracted by your cell phone.2. If you find yourself alone walking to your car, hold your cell phone in your hand with 911 ready to go. Check under your car, get in, lock the doors immediately, and leave.
3. If you return to your car and see a van parked next to the driver’s side, or a male sitting in the car, enter through the passenger’s side.
4. If you return to your car and it has a flat tire, immediately go back to where you came from (a store, restaurant, etc.) and wait for help there.
5. When giving someone your address in public, such as a pharmacist, lower your voice to make sure you aren’t broadcasting your address. The same goes for your room number when checking into a hotel.
6. Always pour your own drink at a party and take it with you everywhere. Keep your drink in your hand at a bar – don’t take your eyes off of it.
7. Don’t let your friend wander off from girls night with a guy she just met. Stay in a group.
8. Your elbow is the strongest point on your body – use it if you need to!
9. If you are ever attacked, don’t give up on fighting back. Scream, kick, punch, run – do everything you can to get away.
10. Women tend to be sympathetic when someone asks for help with directions or asks to borrow a cell phone. Many serial killers were good looking, educated men. Always be cautious. It’s better to be safe than sorry.
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