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By the numbers: Stats on acquaintance rape

77 percent of rapes are not committed by strangers.

What if… How to deal with a date aggressor?

With Thanksgiving around the corner, we tend to engage in a little reckless behavior to shore us up for the winter: a few extra calories, a splurge on something warm and some searching for a partner to see us through the cold nights. This search, while often worth it, can leave us vulnerable to heartache, disappointment or even violence.

What if… Somebody’s watching me?

It’s Halloween season and with that comes a rash of horror movies. I’ve gleaned some secrets to survival from yelling at the screen, although the movie damsels never seem to listen.

Stalking: By the numbers

Did you know? One out of every 12 women, or 8 percent, have been stalked before.
Read more stats here.

What if… the holidays put you at risk for family violence?

Winter holidays exacerbate the potential for family violence. Maybe it’s the raised expectations or the feeling of too much darkness (literally), but Christmas has a high potential for fireworks.

What if… you have a stalker?

When I was in high school, stalking was an almost unheard of crime that only happened to celebrities. It seemed you had to be rich, famous and fantasy-worthy.

What if… How to keep safe when it’s cold (and dark) outside

Winter brings increased risks since we can’t always choose to walk the dog or get in our exercise during the daylight hours.