Luxury Watch Theft: How to Avoid Becoming a Victim

Luxury watch theft has doubled in the last 10 years and shows no sign of slowing down. Discover simple ways to avoid becoming a victim in this blog.

Personal Safety - Support, Self Defence TipsJulie WaiteMarch 8, 2024Luxury watch theft, Personal safetyComment

7 Step Guide to Staying Safe on Dark Nights

Many people tell us that walking alone at night is something that worries them - and justifiably so. With fewer people around, the dark nights give cover to criminals and predators, decrease our visibility and even familiar routes look different. Whilst avoiding going out alone on dark nights would be preferable, this isn’t an option for many people who need to commute to and from work. So, what can you do to stay safer on dark nights? Take a look at our 7 tips for dark night safety.

Self Defence Tips, Personal Safety - SupportJulie WaiteOctober 31, 2023Dark night safety tips, Self Defence TipsComment

Violence Against Men - Statistics

Violence, domestic abuse and sexual violence against men should not be taboo subjects but they are. We want to create an open discussion so that men can avoid becoming victims and seek support for their trauma.. This blog explores the state of violence against men today, gives sources of support and introduces our online course ‘Self Defence for Men’.

Is this stalking?

If you’re asking yourself the question ‘Is this stalking?’, then chances are, it probably is. This question doesn’t normally arise unless you are feeling uneasy or distressed about someone’s repeated, intrusive behaviour towards you. Never dismiss your feelings, they are there for a reason - always listen to them and investigate their root cause.

This blog outlines what stalking is, statistics about stalking, what to do if you think you are being stalked and shares resources for support.

Self Defence Tips, Personal Safety - SupportJulie WaiteApril 24, 2023Stalking, Personal safety

It’s ok to ask for help

Are you aware that there is a lot of help out there? There is always someone to turn to, no matter what your situation. This blog gives advice and contact details to helplines for women and men that are being stalked or have been attacked, sexually assaulted, raped or that are victims of crime or domestic abuse. Don’t be afraid to ask for help, it’s not your fault.

Personal Safety - SupportDene JoshamFebruary 16, 2023Streetwise DefenceHelp and Advice

Verbal de-escalation techniques for self defence

Find out what verbal de-escalation in self defence is, how to do it effectively and in which situations it is a suitable solution. In our view, the aim of self defence is to avoid violence at all costs. However, life is unpredictable; sometimes a violent situation occurs unexpectedly and spontaneously. In this case, you need to decide whether you can verbally de-escalate, get away, or respond with a pre-emptive strike/fight back.

How to Stay Safe at University and College

We’re often told, by parents and students alike, that one of your major concerns is how to stay safe at university. This blog outlines tips and advice on how you can stay safe and enjoy your time at university. And, due to popular demand, we are creating an online training course on the topic of staying safe at university and college.

6 tips for staying safe in a crowd

I’ve recently got back from doing some close protection work where we had to deal with busy, high pressure, crowded situations. It got me thinking about staying safe in crowds and how quickly an event, such as a concert, festival or sports match, can change from a fun celebration to a potentially dangerous and life-threatening scenario. So I thought I’d share some tips with you for staying safe in crowds so that you can go out and enjoy big events with your family, knowing you are prepared.