I’ve Been Quoted on Yahoo! 5 Ways to Make Your Home Safer

5 Ways to Keep Your Home Safe. You don’t actually have to own a canine to scare a burglar into thinking you do.

Crime Prevention 101 is on Vacation

Starting in January, Crime Prevention 101 (and me!) is going on a much needed vacation for a few months.

Surviving and Thriving – Pt 2: Ex-Cons Give Back!

Sad but true: two-thirds of ex-offenders relapse into crime within three years after they’ve been released from prison. Against heavy odds, however, some DO turn their lives around and this week, I’ll be speaking with some former bad guys who are not only law-abiding citizens but are inspiring other ex-cons to do the same. Spend some time with us and become hopeful.

Surviving and Thriving – Pt 1: Crime Victims Give Back!

For an optimistic perspective on a sober subject, this week Crime Prevention Specialist Susan Bartelstone speaks with two very courageous young women, who’ve been the victims of terrible crimes–the kind that are the stuff of nightmares. But, they’ve survived and thrived and are now helping others do the same. Spend some time with us and be inspired.

Technology as it relates to Domestic Violence

It is important to remember that computer technology can put your privacy and safety at risk if you’re trying to escape from an abuser/stalker.

Susan on WBAI 99.5FM – Financial Literacy for Domestic Violence Survivors

It can be almost impossible to leave an abusive relationship if you’re jobless, skill-less or lacking the economic resources to survive on one income instead of two–leaving you and your children, trapped and financially dependent on an abuser.

DAMAYAN Migrant Workers Association Rescues Domestic Worker from Modern Slavery

DAMAYAN Migrant Workers Association, formed to help Filipino immigrants, especially domestic workers who are virtually held prisoners in the homes of their employers .

Human Trafficking Video: This Must Stop!

Innocents at Risk helps TSA with new video on human trafficking

7-Yr old Successfully Resists Abduction!

Another example of how training kids to resist abduction proves successful!