According to Hazelwood and Warren, 1995, predators select their victims based on the following criteria:

100% on Vulnerability (The majority of rapists actually know their victim such as a family member, friend or neighbor.   (continue reading…)

So, how do real world attacks occur?  It depends of course.  What is the attacker’s intent?  Is it to take your purse or wallet?  Is he planning on jacking your car?  Is he planning on raping you?  Does he have something against you that he is planning on committing bodily harm or worse, killing you?  Is he armed?  Is he armed with a knife or gun?  The possible scenarios are endless. (continue reading…)

If the truth be known, the fact is that no one truly knows what they will or will not do in extremely stressful circumstances until the moment of truth. But, there are historical scientific studies that lend some aid in understanding animal and human behavior in response to extreme stressful stimuli. (continue reading…)

When it comes to defending oneself, there’s only one acceptable mindset.  (continue reading…)