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Laura Fogarty on How to Protect, Prepare, and Prevent Crime against Women & Girls
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Laura Fogarty's mission is to empower, educate, and equip women in staying safe from being the victim of crime. In this episode, learn how Laura:
- served our military.
- "retired" to Florida.
- educates women's groups on staying safe.
- discusses healthy vs. unhealthy relationships.
She also teaches us:
- how situational awareness and being present is key for staying safe.
- why "stranger danger" is not what parents should be worried about, and what to look for instead.
- what is the OODA loop and how it can help you gain an advantage in tense situations.
- what's the worst thing you can do when out and about.
- the difference between a stun gun and a taser.
- what personal physical signs to pay attention to.
- why she keeps going to save one more girl or woman.
- Laura's website: https://www.mydamselpro.net/safetyfirst123
- Laura's contact info: fogartyLR8@gmail.com, 703 - 346 - 6045.
- SPARCC, Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center: https://www.sparcc.net/
- Information about Damsel House: https://damselindefense.net/damsel-house/
- Links to statistics and resources: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/statistics
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