Posted by SaferDates on October 16, 2010 · 4 Comments
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By Jessica Walker
I’d like to share something that happened to me to prove that awareness is your MOST important tool in self-defense.
I was at a bookstore on Saturday morning right after they opened about 9:15am. I ran out of books to read so I had a list of new books and authors that I wanted [...]
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Posted by SaferDates on October 4, 2010 · 3 Comments
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Watch Safer Dates experts Jessica Walker and Rick DeAguila demonstrate self-defense techniques to promote College campus safety.
Special thanks to Top Martial Arts in Clearwater Florida.
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Posted by SaferDates on September 15, 2010 · Leave a Comment
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By Jessica Walker
I read this article the other day about two teenagers involved in burglaries, some of which resulted from information they gathered on social networking sites. Ironically, over-sharing your information online is what these digital burglars and the creators of the location based services are banking on. Although these services are great for businesses, [...]
Filed under News, Safer in the City, Safety Tips · Tagged with burglaries, burglars, burglary ring, Christopher Burgess, facebook, Facebook Places, geolocation services, internet privacy, jessica walker, Linda Criddle, location based services, New Hampshire, online information, online safety tips, privacy level, Safer Internet Alliance, Safety, social networking sites, social networks, teenagers
Posted by SaferDates on August 31, 2010 · Leave a Comment
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Trust is the foundation upon which all quality relationships are built and can be developed through online social networking just like it can offline. This article “It Takes a Social Network”, is interesting not only from a safety standpoint; as it discusses the need for stricter privacy controls, but because of its positive look at [...]
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Posted by SaferDates on July 20, 2010 · Leave a Comment
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It started with the mixers and the parties, then came the clubs and the bars, and now we see singles meeting online through dating and social networking sites.
Regardless of where you meet new people, you should always consider your safety first. Some argue that worrying so much about safety puts a damper on the whole [...]
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Posted by SaferDates on June 29, 2010 · Leave a Comment
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Date/Time: 6/29/10 7:00pm EDT
Category: Education
Call-in Number: (718) 766-4680
Show Page: SaferDates Blog Talk Radio Show
Tad Camp is a highly trained, former Law Enforcement Officer/Detective. Mr. Camp has an outstanding investigative background with expertise in both overt and covert investigations. He has conducted criminal investigations involving everything from traffic accidents, to the most serious of crimes, including [...]
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Posted by SaferDates on April 13, 2010 · Leave a Comment
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Facebook has opted against adding a safety button on each user’s profile page, despite calls from a leading UK child protection agency, as it doesn’t believe it is an effective way to encourage children to report abuse.
By Emma Barnett, Technology and Digital Media Correspondent
The social network, which has had mounting pressure placed upon it from [...]
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Posted by SaferDates on March 29, 2010 · Leave a Comment
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Your practical guide to helping make the Internet a safer place for you and your family.Your parents taught you to look both ways before crossing the street. Now, learn the rules of the road—and help protect yourself online with Internet child-safety authority Linda Criddle. Using real-life examples, Linda teaches the simple steps you and your [...]
