Read the information on home protection and car protection . These simple acts can go miles toward protecting your property. If the threat of violence is more personal, you might want to delve deeper into the site. Preventing domestic violence , date or acquaintance rape or other types of violence among people who know each other is one of the main focuses of rational personal safety. But to do so is more complicated.
Most people have no clear idea of boundaries either in public or in relationships .
Nor do they understand how anger can lead them to violating these rules, thereby provoking violence. The models presented here will help clarify many of the issues that lead to violence . For those not engaged in high-risk situations, the video Safe in the Street would be the recommended choice. It shows the five stages of violent crime and is used by police departments and personal safety programs nationwide. His book Safe in the City goes in more depth for things you can do around your home to prevent break ins.