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Since teens spend an average of 9 hours a day consuming online material parents need to be vigilant in monitoring cyber bullying. These tips and some new technology tools are excellent resources to fight online harassment and stop cyber bullying.

Would you know the difference between a psychopath and a sociopath if the traits were in a list? More importantly, would you know how to spot those signs in a person before finding yourself in physical or emotional danger? A candid look at the traits ...

Background checks are essential to your personal safety. With so many online background check services, it’s hard to know which one to choose. Defense Divas® breaks down the background check.

It’s important to have safeguards in place to protect your digital footprint on the internet before your identity is stolen. Here are 7 easy actions that you can take to protect your identity both online and o...

After working with their design teams, Instagram has launched two new features in July 2019 that will hopefully reduce the amount of hurtful and hateful comments posted and viewed on the social media giant's site.

What three things should a girl never leave home without? Of course, there are the obvious things like your cell phone, your ID, your fave lip gloss. But do you think about your safety each time you leave the house? You should never leave home without these three persona...

Bullying is now considered a real generational crisis in America. Recent stats show 1 in every 4 children will be bullied this year and that begs the question: What if my child is the bully? Here are some of the common characteristics and signs...

It’s tough to watch a friend who is in an abusive relationship go through the chaos, emotional turmoil and physical injury. It’s even tougher to keep supporting them when they choose to stay. It can be emotionally draining, extremely stressful and even taxing on your own...

Living on your own (whether in a dorm, Greek house or apartment) opens up a lot of awesome new freedoms; but it also exposes you to many more potentially dangerous situations. Let’s get educated and empowered to handle whatever comes your way with a few simple things you...

The unfortunate reality is that we must be proactive in educating and training ourselves, our children, our families and friends on what to do if an active shooter emergency situation occurs. Knowing how to prepare and respond could be the difference between life and dea...