Domestic Violence

Recently I was a guest on a radio show where we talked about domestic violence. What a horrific crime. Many times these can be some of the most violent of all crimes because they involved what's commonly referred to as "crimes of passion." We all remember the most notable of these crimes - not to mention anyone by name but it involved an ex-football player and his ex-wife. These crimes can happen many different ways. Sometimes the victim doesn't really feel threatened because they know the person very, very well. Domestic violence is highligh leverage by the two P's...Passion and Power. Many times - more times than not - its the male in the relationship that is committing the offense. They know that they are physically able to overpower their female (ex) counterpart. When the 2 P's meet; bad things happen. Domestic violence has many long-term negative effects - and these are more than just the physical injuries. Even more damaging is the mental and emotional injuries. If children are in the mix, the bar are raised even higher in terms of colladaral damages. People that commit domestic violence should be punished to the fullest extent of the law - just like any thug that commits a crime. Peace of mind is something that we all deserve; however, some are committed to assurring that we don't enjoy such peace. We have to make the right choice and be smart - a direct application of common sense, plus

Remember these basic safetu tips:

1. Be aware of your surroundings. If you feel that you're being stalked, tell the police AND your friends.
2. Try not to be alone in compromising situations or environments. Cary pepper spray and empty the can on the thug!
3. Change the locks to your house and your car. Use a good quality deadbolt lock. And, install a peep hole. If you see the thug or you can't see anyone don't open the door, PERIOD!
4. Change your telephone number to "unlisted" - also change your cell phone number. If the thug begins to harrass you by calling you, you can fuel his anger and passion by blowing him off or hanging up on him. You don't want to make the situation worse.
5. Beware that the thug may learn to bump your lock. Install a new product called The Lock Jaw (www.lockjawsecurity.com) or a door wedge / stop of some kind.
6. The thug may also try to kick your door down. Install another product called Door Jam Armor. This turns your door jam into a commercial grade-type jam and makes it impossible to kick-in. (www.djarmor.com)
7. LOCK your doors and windows...and keep them locked at ALL times. This is a simple tip but you would be surprised how many people think that 'it won't ever happen to them'.
8. Have a safe room. See other blogs of mine about how to construct and arm your safe room. You won't break the bank doing this. In fact, you probably already have most of the things you'll need.

These tips (and products) can help prevent home invasions that result in many times in domestic violence sitations. Make the right choice and...

Be Safe!