Stayingsafe Resources

Articles & Resources

Practical guidance on self-defense, situational awareness, violence prevention, personal safety, and training. These articles are migrated from the original Stayingsafe archive only when they remain useful for today’s readers.

Safety

Intro to Violence

An introduction to social and asocial criminal violence, including how their purposes, patterns, and tactics differ.

12/20/2013

Safety

Thoughts on Pepper Spray

Pepper spray can be useful, but carrying it without accessible placement, realistic practice, and an escape plan can create false confidence.

12/17/2013

Self Defense

Intro to Self-Defense

A broader definition of self-defense that includes what happens before, during, and after an attack.

12/13/2013