We live in a world that is constantly on heightened alert in preparation for potential terror attacks. They can happen anywhere, at any time. If you’ve experienced such an incident close-up or even from afar, it can be incredibly difficult to come to terms with what you’ve seen or what’s…
Before the birth of social media, harassment was something you’d typically only experience in real life; be it in person, over the phone or in written form. Now, with millions of people glued to the likes of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, harassment has taken on a digital form. The difference…
Saturday 25th November sees the start of 16 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence. This national awareness campaign is aimed at businesses that lack an infrastructure to deal with the large-scale problem that is domestic violence. As it stands, companies can do more to aid their employees who endure domestic…
Intuition can be a fantastically helpful tool, and if you’re concerned about your partner’s behaviour, you may be onto something. If they call and text you obsessively, constantly demand to know where you are and seem irrationally jealous, you’re probably in an abusive relationship. Domestic abuse takes on many forms,…
Anyone who witnesses a traumatic event – for example, a violent crime – will be susceptible to what is known as ‘trauma reaction’. Experiencing a traumatic event can refer to a number of scenarios such as: arriving at the scene of the event; becoming involved in or witnessing the event…
The idea that a close family member could be actively trying to scam you doesn’t bear thinking about. Unfortunately, this is a type of crime that exists and is becoming increasingly common. Earlier this year, it was reported that young people are losing three times as much money as their…
It was revealed last year that the number of reported rapes in England and Wales had doubled over the course of four years. Police and prosecutors have also suggested that the rise in reports might be because people have been more willing to report sexual attacks following the aftermath of…
Encounters with violent people are thankfully rare, but as you make your way through life, you’ll inevitably have to deal with someone who exhibits behaviour that threatens your safety. This could be during a night out or within the workplace, but for some, it can even take place at home.…
In 2011, cyberstalking became more common than face-to-face stalking for the first time, and it remains a significant problem. Facebook is a prime target for stalkers, due to the ease with which personal information can be shared and viewed. It’s also one of the most popular communication channels in the…
In 2016, the UK was subjected to cases of fraud that topped £1bn for the first time since 2011. That’s a 55% year-on-year rise which highlights just how prevalent this form of crime is. We’re all potential victims of fraud, but the quicker you can identify suspicious behaviour, the greater…
